Occupational Therapist

Job title: Occupational Therapist

Company: Halton Healthcare

Job description: Company DescriptionHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.Job DescriptionThe Occupational Therapist will work with an interprofessional team in an outpatient rehabilitation environment to support the Step Up and Assess and Restore Programs. The individual will be involved in the consultation, assessment and treatment progression of individuals with cognitive, perceptual, psychosocial and physical impairments to maximize their functional independence. The individual will take a client-centered approach tailoring each rehabilitation program to suit the client’s outcome goals. The Step Up and Assess and Restore Programs provide a continuum of care into the community through education and specific therapy aimed at gaining functional independence. Educational needs are supported by a Professional Practice Clinician.Qualifications

• Licensed with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in rehabilitation, geriatrics and/or neurology preferred
• Minimum of one-year experience working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting
• Experience treating patients with neurological conditions is required *NDT/neuro training is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Cognitive/perceptual assessment and treatment skills required
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills needed
• Must be flexible and show an ability to work independently and collaboratively with all team members
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Excellent employment and attendance record

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.Additional InformationSite: GeorgetownHours: Monday to Friday – 7.5 hour days (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)Salary: $38.846 per hour to $54.782 per hourDate Posted: May 28, 2024Internal Applications Due By: June 4, 2024REF402THalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we’d like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Location: Georgetown, ON

Job date: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 22:41:52 GMT

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