Occupational Therapist {OPSEU CS-26-153}

NBRHC; North Bay; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

North Bay Regional Health Centre is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join the Allied Rehab Services team. You will conduct assessments, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and support discharge planning while contributing to safety and hospital initiatives.

Applicants must be a registered OT in good standing with the Ontario College, hold a Master’s degree, and have BLS for HCP within one year. Bilingual English/French is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered OT in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers (HCP) certificate (within one year)
• Recent 2–3 years experience in rehabilitation or acute care hospital setting

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Commitment to safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

OT registration with Ontario College

BLS for Health Care Providers

Job description

Department: Allied Rehab Services

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.

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.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER