Occupational therapist (sjr) - st. john's rehab outpatient services - temporary full-time - 2026-19038

Job summary

Summary of Duties The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community. The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The OT actively participates in interpro…

Job details

Summary of Duties The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community. The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives. The OT assigns appropriate tasks to OTA/PTA’s and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA/PTA students. Qualifications/Skills • Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy. • Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. • Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of rehabilitation is required. Experience in Neuro Rehab preferred. • Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners. • Competence in the practice of evidence-based occupational therapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to rehabilitation. • Valid driver’s license and access to a car is required. • Effective time management and organizational skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• Verbal · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

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