Occupational Therapist -Q WSIB Hand Clinic

Trillium Health Partners • Mississauga, ON

8d • CA$42 - CA$58 • Onsite

About The Position

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities. Insight Health Solutions (IHS) provides third-party health services to a variety of sectors and is fully part of THP. IHS works closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high quality, expedited assessment, treatment and diagnostic services. Transforming healthcare through innovation, Insight Health Solutions is a provider of third-party assessment, rehabilitation and disability management services (e.g., WSIB, insurer, employer). Insight Health Solutions has grown significantly over 25 years to be a leading provider of hospital-based third-party clinical services across Ontario to a broad spectrum of customers and clients.

Requirements

• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience treating hand and upper-extremity injuries and conditions in an ambulatory care setting, including surgical and non-surgical populations.
• Experience with upper-extremity mobilization techniques and fabrication of splints.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, report-writing, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic interprofessional team, collaborate with community partners, and adapt to changing operational and patient care needs.
• Commitment to exceptional client-centred care and continuous learning.
• Experience working collaboratively with Occupational Therapist Assistants.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapist credential is an asset.
• Membership in a profession-specific association is preferred.
• Experience with functional ability evaluations, return-to-work planning, work conditioning, and simulation is an asset.
• Education and experience in evidence-based pain management strategies is an asset.
• Experience liaising with third-party providers, such as WSIB and insurers, is an asset.
• Experience developing treatment plans that address psychosocial stressors and rehabilitation planning with a return-to-work and function focus is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy treatment services in the upper extremity and hand and wrist program through WSIB specialized Care and assume new caseloads confidently and competently.
• Assess and treat patients as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physiotherapists, psychotherapists, and psychologists.
• Deliver Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy services in accordance with College guidelines and Essential Competencies for clients with occupational performance deficits.
• Participate in Professional Practice meetings as required.
• Supervise support personnel, students, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Contribute to program planning, continuous quality improvement, and evaluation in support of the vision and mandate of Trillium Health Partners and Occupational Therapy Service.

Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development across a diverse patient population.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to contribute to program development.
• Annual education allowance of $500 to $1,000.
• Competitive salary.
• Two paid float days per year.
• Access to extended health benefits or a percentage in lieu of benefits.
• Annual staff appreciation events and symposiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed