Occupational Therapist Stroke and Neuro Rehab

Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health Toronto is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation program in Toronto. The role involves assessing and treating patients with impaired occupational performance and working within an interprofessional team to deliver comprehensive care.

The position requires a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, active OT licensure in Ontario, and current BLS. MoCA certification or willingness to obtain it is also required.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas.
• Master's Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy.
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period).
• MoCA certification (or willing to certify prior to end of probation).

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or aging.
• Promote, maintain, or restore health through engagement in meaningful occupations in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Contribute to education for patients, families, external agencies, and hospital staff.
• Engage in quality improvement and/or research and ensure care meets professional and organizational standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Time management

Advocacy

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed by College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

BLS certification

MoCA certification

Job description

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our Providence Healthcare team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation program.

Duties & Responsibilities

The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff.

• Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
• Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
• Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
• Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
• Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas
• Must hold a Master's Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
• Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
• As required by the program, must be Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to the end of the probationary period)
• Experience in stroke and neuro rehabilitation is preferred
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
• Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)

Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.