Occupational Therapist – Permanent, Full-Time (#2024-14)

Northwest Employment Works; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This full-time, permanent position allows you to provide comprehensive care to patients across multiple settings, including acute and long-term care. You will have the unique opportunity to follow patients throughout their healthcare journey, fostering meaningful relationships and enabling their return to daily activities. Collaborating with a skilled interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering patient-centered rehabilitation services. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role offers an exciting chance to make a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program

Flexible working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is essential.
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic care to patients across various healthcare settings.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation.

Skills

Patient Care

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program

Registration with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario

Tools

Health and Safety Guidelines

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent

Reference #2024-14

Wage: $38.76 – $47.67/hour

*This job qualifies for the Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program. The program offers taxable financial incentive grants, to eligible applicants, of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000, paid over a three-year period.*

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing service to patients through the whole continuum of care, including acute care, long-term care, outpatient services and through home and community care northwest (HCCNW). This unique position allows the occupational therapist to follow patients through their healthcare journey, while building rapport and enabling return to meaningful occupations. The occupational therapist will work alongside an interdisciplinary team including a physiotherapist, kinesiologist, rehabilitation assistant and other allied health to provide holistic and patient centered rehabilitation.

The OT functions within the guidelines of the hospital policies and procedures and has a working knowledge of Health and Safety as related to his/her department and the hospital. The OT is involved in education of and consultant with staff, agencies and the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program
2. Registration with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
3. ADP authorization would be an asset
4. Hand Therapy/splinting experience would be an asset
5. Ability to work independently
6. Valid class G motor vehicle license and access to reliable vehicle
7. Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination

Apply with resume and cover letter in confidence – quoting the reference number – to

Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.