Occupational Therapist

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Job description: Job Posting Number:

J0521-1048

Job Title:

Occupational Therapist

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Ambulatory Care Geriatric

Job Type:

Permanent Part Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

May 18, 2021

Available Shifts:

Day Shift Monday through Friday

Closing Date:

May 25, 2021

Salary:

$34.77 – $48.20/Hour

Union:

OPSEU

As part of the Cornwall Community Hospital you uphold the mission, vision and ICARE values in order to create a safe environment for patients/clients, families, staff, physicians and volunteers, recognizing ‘Patient Safety’ and our hospital’s ‘Senior Friendly Strategies’ as a top priority in creating a culture of safety and ‘The Workplace of Choice’. Cornwall Hospital is committed to providing an accessible work environment. Accommodation are available upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment/selection process.

Summary of responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide quality occupational therapy services within a client-centered framework. You will determine the physical, psychosocial, perceptual, cognitive and functional status of patients through administration of formal and informal assessments and implement interventions to enhance overall function and recommendations regarding level of support upon discharge. You will provide education to patients, their families, students and interdisciplinary members and participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meeting, committees and ongoing development of the OT program. You will practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.

Requirements of the job

• B.Sc or M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy
• Registered and a member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• ADP authorizer an asset
• Minimum two year experience in general medicine and surgical acute care and short-term rehabilitation setting
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to general medicine and surgical acute care and short-term rehabilitation clients
• Experience with psychosocial, cognitive, perceptual and physical health related assessment and intervention skills addressing occupational performance
• Demonstrated ability to manage caseload volumes
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Functional level in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French – and testing completed)

Asset:

• Member in CAOT or OSOT
• ADP authorizer

Company: Cornwall Community Hospital

Expected salary: $34.77 – 48.2 per hour

Location: Cornwall, ON

Job date: Thu, 20 May 2021 06:42:07 GMT