Part-Time Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Rehab

Headwaters Health Care Centre; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Headwaters Health Care Centre in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Department on a part-time basis. You will perform assessments and interventions to promote independence for inpatients on acute care and CCC units, collaborating with the care team.

Minimum two years of clinical experience in acute or rehabilitation hospital settings is preferred, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Registration with COTO is required.

Qualifications

• BScOT/MScOT or equivalent required.
• Registered and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in acute and/or rehabilitation hospital environment preferred.
• Experience with assessment of cognition, mobility, and safety with the elderly and/or chronically ill.
• Experience doing splinting using multiple mediums preferred.
• Hand Therapy Certification and experience an asset.
• Knowledge of community resources an asset.
• Experience in positioning and wound prevention an asset.
• Strong computer skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to utilize your critical thinking and problem- solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to perform in a fast-paced environment independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work with an Occupational Therapy Assistant to develop plans of care and modify as necessary.
• Excellent team player.
• Appropriate lifting techniques.
• Acceptable performance and attendance records.

Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy consultation, assessment, and intervention to promote the development of skills and behaviors essential to minimize the impact of disability on functional independence.
• Develops and implements a plan of intervention for inpatients in collaboration with the health care team.
• Provides expert occupational therapy assessment and treatment recommendations for patients on the acute care units, as well as in the Complex Continuing Care (CCC) unit.
• A strong team player who works with an Occupational Therapy Assistant to develop and modify plans of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

BScOT/MScOT or equivalent

Registered with COTO

Job description

Headwaters Health Care Centre in Ontario is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Occupational Therapy Department on a part-time basis. You will perform assessments and interventions to promote independence for inpatients on acute care and CCC units, collaborating with the care team.

Minimum two years of clinical experience in acute or rehabilitation hospital settings is preferred, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Registration with COTO is required.