Occupational Therapist (Professional Practice)

Job summary

Provide occupational therapy assessment, consultation, treatment, and education to patients, families, and interprofessional teams, primarily in stroke care with possible coverage in medicine and surgery. Participate in program development and evaluation, quality assurance, team meetings, community liaison, client advocacy, and patient and family conferences.

Job details

Position Overview Working as a member of the inter-professional team, the Occupational Therapist will be responsible for providing assessment, consultation, treatment and education to the patient, family members and the interprofessional team within a variety of program areas including but not limited to critical care, geriatrics, respirology, medicine, stroke, surgery, the emergency department. The successful candidate will participate in program development, quality assurance, and program evaluation. Also, the candidate will actively participate in regular team meetings, liaising with community-based providers, advocating on behalf of clients and their families and participation in inter-professional patient and family conferences as needed. The primary area of coverage for this role will be within stroke however will likely also involve cross coverage to medicine and surgery which is subject to change based on operational needs. Weekend shift availability is required as part of this role. Education Graduate of an accredited university program in OT. Minimum B.Sc (OT) or equivalent required. License to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists and a member in good standing. MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment) certification ora willingness to complete within 6 months. Qualifications Minimum 3 years recent experience with geriatric, medical, orthopaedic, cardio respiratory and neurology adult patients. Experience working within stroke and/or neurology is preferred Post grad training in geriatrics, medicine, neurology and/or seating an asset. MoCA certification required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to work and function effectively as an interdisciplinary team member required. Excellent conflict resolution skills required. Ability to navigate a constantly changing environment nimbly and with ease required. Flexibility and demonstrated acumen with problem solving required. Willingness to participate/lead health service councils and task groups. Motivated to practice in accordance with the mission and vision of hospital/health service. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and personal development. Evening and weekend shifts may be necessary. Good work and attendance record required. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN)[formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Provide occupational therapy assessment, consultation, treatment, and education to patients, families, and interprofessional teams, primarily in stroke care with possible coverage in medicine and surgery. Participate in program development and evaluation, quality assurance, team meetings, community liaison, client advocacy, and patient and family conferences.

Requirements

Requires a degree from an accredited occupational therapy program, registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists, and at least three years of recent experience with adult patients in relevant clinical areas. MoCA certification is required or must be completed within six months; stroke or neurology experience is preferred, along with strong communication, teamwork, conflict resolution, adaptability, and problem-solving skills.

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Consultation
• Treatment Planning
• Patient and Family Education
• Stroke Care
• Geriatrics
• Neurology
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Problem Solving
• Program Development
• Quality Assurance
• Program Evaluation
• MoCA

Job areas

• Healthcare

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