Occupational Therapist (OT), Occupational Therapy

Baycrest; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Baycrest Hospital is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its specialized geriatric rehabilitation team. This permanent, full-time position involves providing assessment and treatment services to older adults in various rehabilitation settings, collaborating closely with interprofessional teams to deliver optimal patient care.

Benefits

Vacation Entitlement

Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Experience with older adults with multiple medical conditions preferred.
• Confirmed status as ADP authorizer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting client assessments and treatment planning for older adults.
• Participating in clinical decision-making and client advocacy.
• Involvement in multi-faceted discharge scenarios.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Tools

Meditech

MDS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NRS / FIM

Job description

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Occupational Therapy

Position Type : Permanent, Full-time

Shift Type : Day, No weekends (subject to change)

Hourly Rate : $40.36 - $56.30

Bi-Weekly Hours : 75 hours

Hours of Work : 7.5 hrs / shift

Posting Number : 8668

Union : OPSEU 583

Date Posted : February 20, 2025

Closing Date : February 27, 2025

Job Summary :

Be part of Baycrest’s interdisciplinary specialized geriatric rehabilitation team. This role will provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment services to the Complex Continuing Care unit, Slow Stream Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation High-Tolerance areas, Behavioral Neurology and as clinical operational needs require, may be re-assigned to other areas. Reporting directly to the Manager and Interprofessional Practice Chief for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Therapeutic Recreation, the occupational therapist will also communicate and collaborate with Clinical Unit Managers to facilitate optimum patient care delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Conducting client assessments, treatment planning and intervention as well as some discharge planning for older adults in a complex continuing care environment, utilizing both direct and consultative models of service delivery.
• Playing a key role in clinical decision-making and client advocacy for clients who may have multiple medical & / or mental health issues, and be experiencing changes in cognition, deconditioning, neurological and / or musculoskeletal conditions.
• Involvement in multi-faceted discharge scenarios and working with complex support systems.
• Comfort assigning to OTA / PTA when appropriate.
• Participating actively in the teaching programs for occupational therapy and OTA / PTA students.
• Supporting a systematic, evidence-based approach to client care, program development and evaluation, and professional practice, in close collaboration with inter-professional team members, volunteers and the Occupational Therapy clinical team.

Qualifications include but are not limited to :

• Licensure in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Confirmed status as ADP authorizer preferred.
• Experience with an older adult population with multiple medical conditions and / or cognitive impairment as well as mental health issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills – Meditech, MDS, Microsoft Word and Excel, NRS / FIM preferred.

Additional Benefits :

• Vacation Entitlement.
• Opportunity to enroll in Extended Health and Dental Benefit Plan.
• Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
• Access to 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online through the Baycrest intranet. Failure to include your resume may affect your candidacy for this position. All communication related to this job posting will be sent to the email address used to submit your application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS : Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging.

Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [e-mail] or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961.

All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check / vulnerable sector screen.