Occupational Therapist, Temporary Casual

Southlake Health Community • Newmarket, ON

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a client-focused Occupational Therapist, you will provide assessment, treatment, and support to help patients achieve independence, restore function, and successfully reintegrate into the community. Working in a collaborative healthcare environment, you will deliver exceptional patient and family experiences while applying innovative and client-centered care practices.

Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized university's Occupational Therapy Program
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
• Demonstrates a commitment to client-centered care
• Possesses current acute care experience
• Demonstrates skill and interest in working with individuals with varied diagnoses and impairments
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing an individual’s optimum level of independence, restoring function, and community reintegration
• Possess an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds, abilities, and educational statuses
• Demonstrates familiarity with the assessment and treatment of cognitive impairments
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to determine innovative solutions and treatment plans
• Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated problem assessment skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
• Demonstrated individual leadership skills
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team, within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
• Commitment to Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism

Nice To Haves

• Two years of current occupational therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and support to help patients achieve independence, restore function, and successfully reintegrate into the community.
• Deliver exceptional patient and family experiences.
• Apply innovative and client-centered care practices.
• Work in a collaborative healthcare environment.
• Model behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
• Work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace.
• Adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures.
• Perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide.
• Review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer.
• Attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Benefits

• Progressive health and dental benefit plans
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level