Description:
The Occupational Therapist at St. Joseph's Healthcare plans, implements, and evaluates client-centered occupational therapy services. They assess physical, emotional, social, and cognitive capacity, occupational demands, and environmental factors to enable participation in everyday activities. The role involves clinical, professional, and non-clinical activities shaped by program needs and client population.
Qualifications
Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university and registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required
Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy is preferred
Eligible for membership in OSOT and CAOT is preferred
Current BCLS/HCP certification required
Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity, and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
Strong team and communication skills required
Demonstrated interest and experience working with clients with multiple complex medical conditions in an acute physical medicine/acute mental health environment particularly older adults required
Minimum one year recent and related experience in a variety of physical medicine settings required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Able to work under pressure, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
Proven ability to work as an effective member of an inter-professional team with exceptional interpersonal, advocacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Adaptable, creative, innovative, and flexible
Willingness and ability to continue to improve professional competence and knowledge
Exceptional analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
Proficient computer skills for report writing, assessments, word processing, workload measurement, and access to information, etc.
Responsibilities
Assess inpatients to determine strengths and weaknesses and develop treatment plans
Communicate with interdisciplinary teams and maintain workload statistics
Maintain clinical competence through education and research
Participate in committees and program development
St. Joe's fosters an environment of diversity, where teams reflect the community they serve, enhancing connections with patients, clients, and each other.
