Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Temporary Full Time Salary Range: $40.36 - $56.30 /hour This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until March 31, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work The focus of this work will be community-based comprehensive falls assessment.

The Occupational

Therapist (OT) will work in partnership with Middlesex-London Community Paramedicine (CP) team to provide in-home clinical assessment to older adults experiencing falls in the community. They will facilitate access to specialized geriatric services through consultation with a geriatrician to develop a comprehensive care plan focused on community-based intervention to decrease falls risk and improve mobility. As a member of the project team engaged in developing and testing this creative model of care, the successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario Research & Strategy team to participate in aspects of the quality improvement process including clinical model evaluation.

Essential Qualifications Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

Demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of service to the geriatric population

Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA

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, GroupWise, Microsoft Office) Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset

Demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of services to patients requiring geriatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and who may also have geriatric mental health issues

Minimum of 2 years full-time related experience as an Occupational Therapist

Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer status

Experience in both hospital and community service delivery

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in research communication and program evaluation 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

📌 Occupational Therapist, Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario (London)
🏢 St. Joseph's Health Care London
📍 London