Occupational Therapist

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to deliver person-centred therapy in in-patient and out-patient settings. You will assess, plan and implement treatment, coordinate with an interprofessional team, and discharge patients with follow‑up as appropriate.

The role requires a Master of Science in OT and a current Ontario OT license; bilingual ability is an asset. Positions are casual and temporary, based in St.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Current General Practicing Certificate from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Proficiency with data entry, records management and health information systems.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual (English/French) an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and establish client-driven goals and treatment plans.
• Provide therapy within inpatient and outpatient programs and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families on daily living activities and home programs.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

General Practicing Certificate - OT of Ontario

MoCA Certification

Tools

Health Information Systems (Oracle Health Millennium)

Job description

As the only rehabilitation hospital in the Niagara Region, Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre provides specialized post-acute hospital care and exceptional clinical outcomes through inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and complex care programs. Our interprofessional team utilizes state of the art equipment to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope providing the highest quality of compassionate care to every patient. Hotel Dieu Shaver is where careers begin and flourish.

Position

Occupational Therapist

Position Type

Casual (Job Posting # P-H-26) and Temporary (Job Posting # P-G-26) Positions Available

Hourly Rate of Pay

$40.36 - $56.30

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing quality person-centred therapy services within the in-patient and out-patient clinical programs. These services include accurate patient assessment, client-driven goal setting/treatment planning, providing treatment, education, maintaining client records, and planning appropriate/timely discharges. The Occupational Therapist will assign duties appropriately to Rehabilitation Assistants and support personnel. The Occupational Therapist will work collaboratively within an interprofessional team to provide these services to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patients (and/or family members) to obtain relevant medical history and to set realistic patient driven goals. Accurately assesses patient’s functional abilities and needs. Establishes and implements a patient driven Occupational Therapist treatment plan.
• Assesses the need for other health care professionals and informs the patient of any demonstrated need. Facilitates the referral or input of others as appropriate.
• Communicates with the patient regarding the purpose, goals and structure of the treatment program and obtaining informed consent for treatment.
• Implements treatment programs which may include the arrangements of adaptive equipment or assistive devices.
• Proficiency in providing rehabilitation for individuals diagnosed with dysfunction, disease, or trauma to the upper extremity.
• Has experience in fabricating custom splints for the upper extremity for acute injuries.
• Communicates and collaborates with team members to ensure integrated, coordinated patient care through the use of written documentation, team/family meetings, and patient conferences.
• Monitors the patient’s needs during treatment and adjusting the treatment plan according to the patient’s status.
• Assigns appropriate patient care activities to Rehab Assistants.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding activities of daily living, home programs and adaptations to work/leisure, etc.
• Discharges the patient when necessary and ensuring appropriate follow up care through referral to other appropriate health care professionals and/or the referring/family physician.
• The Occupational Therapist maintains accurate, complete and current patient records and workload statistics.
• The incumbent ensures the provision of quality patient care.
• Other job duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess

• A Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent is required.
• A current General Practicing Certificate from the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario.
• The ability to operate a personal computer to perform data entry/retrieval and work processing functions.
• Working knowledge of the legislation governing the practice of Occupational Therapy.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Health Millennium Platform (Health Information System) would be preferred.
• English language verbal communication skills sufficient to understand and communicate detailed instructions, directions and procedures clearly to patients, students and other staff.
• English language literacy skills sufficient to complete and review patient assessment and treatment reports.
• Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset.
• Proven ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) Certification required.

At HDS we believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes informed decisions, drives innovation, and delivers the best care for our patients. We are dedicated to fostering a positive culture where individuals of all backgrounds and identities feel empowered, respected and included. HDS values equity and an inclusive culture and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team where everyone is welcome.

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Mail:

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre
Human Resources Department
541 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines, ON L2T 4C2

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We thank all applicants for their reply and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted by the Human Resources Department.