12 Oct
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto
Summary of Duties
The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient 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, relevant to the patient population the unit serves. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
The OT assigns appropriate tasks to Occupational Therapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA students.
Qualifications/Skills
1. Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy.
2. Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario required.
3. Minimum one year of clinical experience relative to the patient population the unit serves.
4. Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
5. 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 the patient population the unit serves.
6. Effective time management and organizational skills.
7.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles
▶️ Occupational Therapist - Ross Tilley Burn Centre - Regular Part-time 2024-10507
🖊️ Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Toronto