Occupational Therapist- Algoma Geriatric Clinic- Full Time

The Algoma Geriatric Clinic (AGC) provides specialized geriatric services including but not limited to inter-professional comprehensive geriatric assessments to the elderly population of Algoma and facilitates a plan of care to enable the elderly person to age at home with the appropriate supports.

The Sault Area Hospital is currently recruiting a Full-Time Occupational Therapist for the new Community Geriatric Rehabilitation Program.

DUTIES:

• Provides comprehensive geriatric assessment, program planning, treatment, follow-up and program evaluation to clients in the community.
• Provides appropriate education, consultation, recommendation and treatment plans in consultation with the client, family/caregivers, physicians and other health care professionals to promote optimal level of occupational performance.
• Determines the need for in-home assessment or linkage to community resources in consultation with the team.
• Provides effective written and verbal communication according to hospital and departmental guidelines and college standards.
• Works in a manner to ensure safety to oneself, clients, colleagues and the work environment.
• Provides educational programs for staff and groups in the community.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of best practices in geriatrics and psycho-geriatrics, especially as it relates to occupational therapy.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited university program in occupational therapy that meets academic and clinical requirements for registration with COTO.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience
• 2 years of experience working with the older adult population.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• In-depth knowledge of techniques for assessing and treating basic co abilities and activities of daily living.
• Working knowledge of the psychological, physical and functional implications of the aging process.
• Demonstrated ability to assess cognitive functioning and mental status in the elderly.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to respond to emerging and dynamic program needs.
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicable ability and experience working with Microsoft programs and Meditech.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with minimal supervision with proven reliability and trustworthiness
• Extensive knowledge of community resources preferred.
• Proven ability to liaise with referral sources, community agencies and other team members to enhance positive patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient/family care.
• Proven ability to maintain and promote positive inter-professional team relationships.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with the hospital’s Standards of Performance and iCcare values.
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for testing/interview will be contacted.