Impactful Acute Care Occupational Therapist

Quinte Children's Treatment Centre; Picton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinte Health is seeking an occupational therapist to provide comprehensive OT services in acute care and rehabilitation settings. You will assess patients, develop tailored plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address mobility and daily living needs.

You will also prescribe therapeutic equipment, suggest minor environmental adaptations, and maintain detailed records while communicating progress to physicians and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current Certification of Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, or eligible for provisional license.
• Minimum of 200 hours working in direct OT patient care with neurological and/or orthopaedic conditions in the last 12 months.
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload (Physical Demands Analysis review available).

Responsibilities

• Assess the suitability of referred patients to benefit from occupational therapy.
• Complete assessments and implement treatment plans for adults in acute care or rehabilitation.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete prescriptions of therapeutic equipment and minor environmental adaptations.
• Review and communicate OT plans with client, caregivers and team members.
• Maintain written records of assessment, treatment plan, progress and discharge.
• Provide consultation services to caregivers and external staff.
• Monitor program and discharge clients as appropriate.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives and team meetings.
• Attend conferences and courses to upgrade knowledge.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Communication

Education

Registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Job description

Quinte Health is seeking an occupational therapist to provide comprehensive OT services in acute care and rehabilitation settings. You will assess patients, develop tailored plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to address mobility and daily living needs.

You will also prescribe therapeutic equipment, suggest minor environmental adaptations, and maintain detailed records while communicating progress to physicians and caregivers.