Job Summary:

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will join an interdisciplinary team of rehabilitation and health professionals in the delivery of services in an acute care facility. Services/programs offered include inpatients and outpatients, Assess & Restore, and Assistive Devices Program (ADP).

Qualifications:

- Graduate from a recognized school of Occupational Therapy.
- Registered, or eligible for registration, with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO).
- Ability to prioritize professional duties, manage multiple patients, and efficiently organize workload in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience with assistive device/equipment assessment and prescription is considered an asset.

Job Duties:

- Workload includes client care of acute and chronic inpatients, long-term care residents, and outpatients.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment programs for a variety of patients including orthopedic, medical, neurological, and surgical.




- Participate in the discharge planning of clients and liaise with community resources.
- Assess and prescribe assistive devices and equipment.
- Maintain records in accordance with OT Standards of Practice.
- Provide clinical support/direction to rehabilitation assistants and support staff, and prioritize.
- Patient safety.

Benefits:

- Part of a team of young, passionate, healthcare professionals.
- Experience a wide scope of practice and broad range of experience in a remote and underserviced setting.
- Full pension plan with HOOPP, employer contribution of 126%.
- Blue Cross benefits package.
- Housing and relocation assistance.
- Funded career development opportunities.
- Eligible for up to $15,000 in Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program.

Salary: $39.59- 55.58. In accordance with CUPE collective agreement.

Closing Date: When filled.

Competition No: REHAB 05-24

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📌 Occupational Therapist – REHAB 05-24 (Sioux Lookout)
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