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 St. Joseph¿s Health Centre team as we work to put patients and families at the center of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist within the Health Disciplines Resource Team.
Seeking an Occupational Therapist with excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills who is comfortable working in a high-pressure and faced paced environment. This position will be primarily responsible for providing assessment and treatment recommendations for inpatients within the Medicine and Surgery Programs. Reporting to the Manager, Collaborative Practice and Education, this temporary full time role will provide clinical coverage to assist with surges in Occupational Therapy referrals, staff vacations/absences as needed, and corporate wide weekend shifts. The candidates must be willing to work in diverse inpatient care areas across the health center.
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.
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Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
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Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
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Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
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Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
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Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
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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 a variety of inpatient medicine and surgical units 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)