Job Description
Occupational Therapist - TFT - Rehab Services - REF426QContractFTE: 1.0 FTEUnion Status: NON UNIONShift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shiftsEmployment Status: Temporary Full-timeLength of temporary contract: Approx. 1 yearHalton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.The therapist will work in collaboration with a physiotherapist, occupational therapy assistant/physiotherapy assistant and a multidisciplinary team, on an inpatient acute rehabilitation unit. The therapist will assess and treat neurological, orthopedic, and geriatric patients and progress them through their care plan.Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioMember of the Canadian Occupational Therapy Association or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists preferredExperience working with neurologicalconditions requiredCognitive/perceptual assessment and treatment skillsDemonstrate knowledge and experience working with patients in an acute inpatient settingDemonstrate knowledge and experience working in an inpatient Geriatrics and acute medical settingDemonstrate knowledge and experience in cognitive assessments and cognitive remediation/compensatory strategiesKnowledge and experience in the use of outcome measuresMust be flexible anddemonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all team membersStrong interpersonal, communication and leadership skillsExcellent organizational abilities with proven time management skillsMust be able to meet the physical demands of the positionSatisfactory employment and attendance record requiredHours: Monday - Friday - 7.5 hour days(Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)Salary: $38.846 per hour to $54.782 per hourDate Posted: May 28, 2024Internal Applications Due By: June 4, 2024Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.