Occupational Therapist Trauma & Neurosurgery
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our Trauma & Neurosurgery department.
Duties & Responsibilities
The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
Duties & Responsibilities
The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff.
- Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care
- Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community
- Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families
- Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care
- Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization
- Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
- Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients
- Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas
- Must hold a Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy
- Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period)
- As required by the program, must be Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to the end of the probationary period)
- Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care
- Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees)
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is affected by illness, injury, trauma, social disadvantage, or aging, supporting health and well-being through meaningful daily activities. Collaborate with the interprofessional team and provide consultation, discharge planning, education, and contributions to staff development, quality improvement, and research.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a master's degree or substantial equivalent in occupational therapy and be licensed in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. They must have current BLS certification or be willing to obtain it during probation, and be MoCA-certified or willing to certify; strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and adaptability skills are required.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Treatment
- Discharge Planning
- Patient and Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Time Management
- Organization and Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Improvement
- Research
- Anti-Oppressive and Accessible Care
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Trauma
- Neurosurgery
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Treatment
- Self-Care
- Productivity
- Leisure
- Discharge Planning
- Consultation
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Interprofessional Team
- Patient Advocacy
- Accessible Care
- Anti-Oppressive Care
- BLS
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- MoCA Certification
- College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Quality Improvement
- Research
- Professional Development
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills