Occupational Therapist -Q WSIB Shldr/Elbw
About The Position
Insight Health Solutions (IHS) provides third-party health services to a variety of sectors. 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, fully part of THP, 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 to practice with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Candidate will have relevant experience in assessing and treating the post injury orthopaedic and Mild TBI patients, with a focus on functional recovery and return to work in an outpatient setting.
- Demonstrates the ability to work on a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, time management, organizational skills and communication skills – including report writing skills.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and can be self-directed.
- Commitment to exceptional client centered care and continuous learning.
- Previous experience and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with Occupational Therapist Assistants.
Nice To Haves
- Membership in a profession specific association preferred
- Experience with developing treatment plans to address psychosocial stressors and rehabilitation planning including return work focus.
- Experience as liaison with third party providers such as WSIB and Insurance providers is an asset.
- Experience with conducting cognitive assessments and work simulation programs is an asset.
- Experience with developing treatment plans to address psychosocial stressors and rehabilitation planning including return work focus is an asset.
Responsibilities
- As an Occupational Therapist part of the treatment team, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing assessment and treatment to workers recovering from a workplace injury.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team including physiotherapists, psychotherapists, neuropsychologist and psychologists.
- Provides Occupational Therapy services in keeping with the College guidelines and Essential Competencies, for clients with deficits in areas of occupational performance.
- Participates in Professional Practice meetings as required.
- Supervises support personnel, students and volunteers as appropriate.
- Participates in program planning, continuous quality improvement and evaluation, thereby contributing to the overall vision/mandate of Trillium Health Centre and Occupational Therapy Services.
Benefits
- Working within a multi-disciplinary team environment
- Opportunities for advancement and enhancement of skills in a diverse patient population
- Mentorship and networking opportunities
- Opportunities for growth including program development
- Education allowance opportunities ranging from $500 to $1000 per year
- Two paid float days per year
- Access to Extended Health Benefits or percentage of benefits in lieu
- Annual staff appreciation events and symposiums
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
