Occupational Therapist Stroke and Neuro Rehab

Job summary

Assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is affected by illness, injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or aging, using services such as treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education. Collaborate with interprofessional teams, support education and professional development, and contribute to quality improvement or research while providing accessible, standards-based care.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

Assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is affected by illness, injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or aging, using services such as treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education. Collaborate with interprofessional teams, support education and professional development, and contribute to quality improvement or research while providing accessible, standards-based care.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and hold a master's degree or substantial equivalent in occupational therapy; current BLS and MoCA certification are required or must be completed within the stated periods. Stroke and neuro rehabilitation experience is preferred, along with strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.

Listed skills

• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Neuro Rehabilitation
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Treatment
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Time Management
• Organization and Prioritization
• Advocacy
• Quality Improvement

Job areas

• Healthcare

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