Occupational Therapist – (REHAB 05/24)

Sioux Lookout MenoYaWin Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare facility is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join a passionate team in delivering exceptional rehabilitation services. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, including inpatients and outpatients, in a dynamic environment. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment programs while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. The position also provides a chance to engage in professional development and benefit from a comprehensive compensation package, including a pension plan and relocation assistance. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a remote setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full pension plan with HOOPP

Blue Cross benefits package

Housing and relocation assistance

Funded professional development opportunities

Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program

Qualifications

• Graduate in Occupational Therapy with registration eligibility in Ontario.
• Ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement treatment programs for various patient conditions.
• Participate in discharge planning and liaise with community resources.
• Provide clinical support to rehabilitation assistants.

Skills

Patient Management

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Assistive Device Assessment

Organizational Skills

Education

Graduate from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy

Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

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.
• Ensure 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: $35.65- 51.24. In accordance with CUPE collective agreement.

Closing Date: When filled.

Competition No: REHAB 05/24
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