Occupational Therapist

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Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of a full time Occupational Therapist to use a holistic, client, and family-centred approach to optimize safety, functional ability, and well-being to enable participation in activities of daily living within the areas of self-care, productivity (e.g. work, home, and school) and leisure throughout each level of the developmental spectrum (e.g. birth to end of life). Additionally, the ideal candidate will emphasize the physical, cognitive, affective, and spiritual components of clients’ functional performance and the physical, institutional, social, and cultural aspects of the environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the COTO. A Certificate in Hand Therapy or willing to pursue this designation is preferred.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of recent training or experience in hand therapy and diagnoses. Candidates that possess experience with the fabrication of static, progressive and dynamic splinting is preferred.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Community Care and Rehabilitation Program is a multi-faceted program focused on attaining the highest quality of life for individuals by maximizing abilities, maintaining or improving independence and assisting persons to compensate for functional limitations.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

REHABILITATION PROFESSIONALS INCENTIVE GRANT

The incentive grant program offers taxable incentive grants of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000 paid over a three-year period to audiologists, chiropodists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language pathologists who establish their practice in Northern Ontario and accept full-time positions which are fully funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) and which are approved by the Northern Health Programs (NHP). In order to be eligible for this incentive grant, the NHP must approve the application before the applicant establishes his/her practice. More information regarding this grant can be found here.

The posting will remain active until filled however the search committee will begin reviewing applicants on October 17, 2024.

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KEY FUNCTION: 

Use a holistic, client, and family-centred approach to optimize safety, functional ability, and well-being to enable participation in activities of daily living within the areas of self-care, productivity (e.g. work, home, and school) and leisure throughout each level of the developmental spectrum (e.g. birth to end of life). Emphasize the physical, cognitive, affective, and spiritual components of clients’ functional performance and the physical, institutional, social, and cultural aspects of the environment.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Outpatient Rehabilitation Programs.

DUTIES:

1. Administer and perform complex standardized and non-standardized  assessments.
2. Analyze and interpret assessment findings.
3. Establish, implement, evaluate, and modify client treatment programs.
4. Recommend compensatory and remedial strategies, activity modifications, adaptive equipment, and assitive devices to promote safety and maximize functional independence.
5. Dispense, fabricate, and modify clinical equipment, including splints, and orthotics.
6. Implement strategies to address client safety issues and mitigate risk for critical injury and death.
7. Educate client and family in coping strategies, decision-making, and utilization of personal and community resources; make referrals to community resources as required.
8. Collaborate with clients, families, interprofessional team members, and community partners throughout the therapy process and advocate to ensure client needs are met.
9. Participate in the discharge planning process to ensure safe, effective, and efficient discharges.
10. Perform controlled acts, subject to area of practice.
11. Document assessment findings, analysis, treatment plans, client goals, client’s ongoing progress,  effectiveness of treatment plan, and government/insurance/legal forms according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards and HSN policy.  
12. Research and incorporate best evidence into clinical practice, and  conduct or collaborate in research.
13. Educate and provide internships to student Occpational Therapists (OT)/Occupational Therapist Assistants (OTA)/Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA), other members of interprofessional health care team and their students, external health care professionals, and school/community staff/agencies.
14. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information is maintained.
15. Practice in a manner that maintains the safety of the client, OT, and others.
16. Recommend, manage, and maintain inventory, and order essential supplies and equipment required.
17. Maintain relevant statistical information.
18. Follow service-specific, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Infection Prevention and Control practices, including monthly workplace inspections.
19. Assist Outpatient Amputee Program team members in supporting and delivering therapeutic care to outpatient amputees as required.
20. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
21. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
22. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
23. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety and Occupational Therapy practice legislation, standards and guidelines.
24. Represent the program and/or discipline on various committees and in meetings as required. 
25. Perform other duties as required.
    QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the COTO.
2. Certificate in Hand Therapy or willing to pursue designation is preferred.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Training or recent experience in hand therapy and diagnoses is preferred.
2. Experience with the fabrication of static, progressive and dynamic splinting is preferred.
3. Experience measuring/ordering burn garments is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical anatomy/neuroanatomy, physiology/neurophysiology,  social sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology, and education), and development across the lifespan.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of atypical development on function to inform Occupational Therapy Service in the treatment of disease and conditions.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory, other theoretical frameworks relevant to the area of practice, and the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF).
4. Demonstrated knowledge and application of client and family-centred models of care.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of COTO standards of practice and guidelines.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of current health care and privacy legislation.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice/best practice.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of outcome measures and research process/methodology.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of community services and available resources.
10. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking with the ability to apply ethical frameworks and choose the optimal assessment and treatment intervention.
11. Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise, and mentor support personnel, staff, and students.
12. Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, set priorities, and manage conflict.
13. Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques relevant to the area of practice.
14. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
15. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
16. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
17. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
18. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
19. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
20. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with health care providers, clients, families, and the community.
2. Demonstrated ability to meet the cognitive, emotional, and environmental demands of the job.
3. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
6. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
7. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
8. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
9. Ability to travel between local and regional sites, subject to area of practice.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.