Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Allied Health at St. Joseph's Health Care London

Rehabilitation Allied Health

Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON

Regular Part Time

Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour

Hours of work are anticipated to include days, evenings and weekends.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative interprofessional environment delivering occupational therapy services to rehabilitation patients in a specialized rehabilitation setting. This position would be currently assigned to the Stroke/Neurological Inpatient Program as well as the Transitional and Lifelong Care Outpatient Program.

This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who wants to be on a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are considered leaders in the delivery of rehabilitation care and to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system as a whole.

Using the principles of patient centered care, the successful applicant will incorporate a holistic approach to assess, develop and implement an intervention plan to address occupational performance areas that comprise the patient's overall function. The supportive learning environment allows for the opportunity to develop and strengthen a broad range of skills guided by sound clinical judgment, evidence based practice guidelines and quality based procedures.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of service to the stroke and or neurological patient population
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated experience using a patient-centered approach
• Self-directed and self-motivated to accomplish specified outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Experience in the development of teaching materials and the teaching of clients, family, and caregivers
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Flexibility in adapting to varying caseload needs
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer
• Experience in wheelchair and seating assessment, intervention, and prescription
• Completion of the Basic Bobath or NDT Certification Course
• Minimum of 2 years full time related experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in both hospital and community service delivery
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in research communication and program evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work with and direct support personnel
  
  

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties
  
  

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing