*NEW* Occupational Therapist {OPSEU CS-26-153}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Rehab Services. You will conduct assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care, and support sustainable discharge planning.

The role includes supervising students, participating in professional development, and contributing to hospital initiatives that align with patient safety and our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Must hold OT registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) is required.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers within one year is required.
• Recent rehab or acute care hospital experience within 2–3 years is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments as part of the rehabilitation team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care.
• Support sustainable discharge planning for patients.
• Supervise students and contribute to professional development.
• Participate in hospital initiatives and uphold patient safety and values.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Safety culture

Good attendance

ADP awareness (asset)

Education

Master’s in Occupational Therapy

OT Registration in Ontario

Job description

The Occupational Therapist (OT) at NBRHC is an integral member of our Allied Health Team and will support all clinical programs in which care is provided. As a member of the rehabilitation team, you will be responsible to conduct assessments, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient focused care, and support with sustainable discharge planning. Occupational Therapists within our facility also participate in professional development, supervise students, and contribute to hospital initiatives that comply with and commit to patient safety, and NBRHC’s mission and values.

Department: Allied Rehab Services

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Registered member in good standing, with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers (HCP) Certificate required (within one year)
• Recent experience (within 2-3 years) inrehabilitation oracute care hospital setting required

Skills/Abilities

• Authorizedwith Assistive Devices Program (ADP) is an asset
• Good attendance and work record required
• Must demonstrate commitment to ensure your safety, the safety of fellow workers, patients, volunteers, and visitors
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

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