Occupational Therapist- Allied Health- Casual

Sault Area Hospital; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Sault Ste. Marie is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment, program planning, and treatment to inpatients and outpatients. The successful candidate will work within various healthcare settings and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs. Requirements include an accredited occupational therapy degree and registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Flexibility and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and ability to stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow-up, and program evaluation.
• Screen patients and referrals for intervention priority.
• Collaborate with patients and families to develop treatment goals.
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Patient-focused

Education

Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy

Current registration with COTO

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Allied Health, the successful candidate will provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow‑up and program evaluation to both inpatients and outpatients following practice standards set by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Successful applicants will join a large team of experienced Occupational Therapists and have an opportunity to work in a variety of settings, including inpatient surgical, medical, intensive care, stroke, geriatric rehab, high‑intensity rehab, and transitional care or outpatient neuro rehab and hand clinic.

Duties

• Provide assessment, program planning, treatment, follow‑up and program evaluation to clients in the hospital and community.
• Screen patients and referrals for priority of intervention and facilitate referrals to appropriate health care and/or community programs.
• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive and functional abilities; plan and carry out individually designed treatment plans to maintain, improve or restore physical, cognitive and functional abilities and prevent dysfunction.
• Collaborate with patients and their families/care givers in developing treatment goals and encourage family participation in the development, implementation and ongoing modification of the treatment plan.
• Assign components of treatment to, and supervise the practice of, Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs).
• Communicate regularly with the interdisciplinary care team, including physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Work within the scope of practice and standards laid out by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Act as a role model, mentor, and/or preceptor for learners, new grads, and new hires from various disciplines.
• Stay up to date on best practices, research and legislative requirements.
• Support various quality improvement initiatives.
• Be flexible and accommodating to support evolving workload demands and priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy.
• Current registration with, or eligible for registration with, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Must maintain current Professional Portfolio and participate in audit process as required by COTO.
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Be patient‑focused.
• Flexibility, adaptability, an ability to stay organized and prioritize effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and iCcare values.

NOTE: Only those selected for testing/ interview will be contacted.