Occupational Therapist – REHAB 05-24

Slmhc; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Blue Cross benefits package

Housing and relocation assistance

Professional development opportunities

Incentive grant program

Job summary

Slmhc is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join an interdisciplinary rehab team in an acute care setting, covering inpatients, outpatients, and ADP programs.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating treatments for orthopedic, medical, neurological, and surgical patients, contributing to discharge planning, and supervising support staff while prioritizing patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Ability to prioritize professional duties in a busy environment.
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with assistive device/equipment assessment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Care for acute and chronic inpatients, long-term care residents, and outpatients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programs for orthopedic, medical, neurological, and surgical patients.
• Participate in discharge planning and liaise with community resources.
• Assess and prescribe assistive devices and equipment.
• Maintain records per OT Standards of Practice.
• Provide clinical support to rehabilitation staff and prioritize patient safety.

Skills

Prioritization

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical assessment

OT standards knowledge

Assistive devices knowledge

Education

OT degree

Job description

Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will join an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation and health professionals in the delivery of services in an acute care facility. Services/programs offered include inpatients and outpatients, Assess & Restore, and Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
• Registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Experience with assistive device/equipment assessment and prescription is considered an asset.

Job Duties:

• Workload includes client care of acute and chronic inpatients, long-term care residents, and outpatients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programs for a variety of patients including orthopedic, medical, neurological, and surgical.
• Participate in the discharge planning of clients and liaise with community resources.
• Assess and prescribe assistive devices and equipment.
• Maintain records in accordance with OT Standards of Practice.
• Provide clinical support/direction to rehabilitation assistants and support staff, and prioritize.
• Patient safety.

Benefits:

• Part of a team of young, passionate, healthcare professionals.
• Experience a wide scope of practice and broad range of experience in a remote and underserviced setting.
• Full pension plan with HOOPP, employer contribution of 126%.
• Blue Cross benefits package.
• Housing and relocation assistance.
• Funded professional development opportunities.
• Eligible for up to $15,000 in Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program.

Salary: $39.59- 55.58. In accordance with CUPE collective agreement.

Closing Date: When filled.

Competition No: REHAB 05-24