Occupational Therapist {OPSEU CS-26-153}

North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC); North Bay; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 the interdisciplinary team, and support discharge planning to ensure patient-centered care.

You will participate in professional development, supervise students, and contribute to hospital initiatives while upholding patient safety and the Centre's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Registered OT in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent required.
• Current BLS for Health Care Providers certificate within the past year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop patient-focused care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize rehab outcomes.
• Support sustainable discharge planning and community transition.
• Participate in professional development and supervise students.

Skills

Registered OT in Ontario

Master's in Occupational Therapy

BLS for Health Care Providers

Bilingual English/French

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

ADP awareness

Job description

Initial competition is now closed. We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

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) in rehabilitation or acute care hospital setting required

Skills/Abilities

• Authorized with 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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