The West Durham Family Health Team (WDFHT) is seeking a full time temporary Occupational Therapist (OT) to join its team of primary care professionals. The OT will deliver Occupational Therapy services for individuals, families and caregivers, with a primary focus on the geriatric population.

Summary of Main Responsibilities:

Patient Education:

· Educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding the impact of disability or disease

· Educate and counsel patients and caregivers to promote function and independence including health promotion and injury prevention

· Counsel patients regarding activities of daily living and interventions to support life skills maintenance

· Develop and facilitate group-based self-management programs as needed

· Support caregivers of patients with a disability, chronic disease, etc.

Assessment:

· Conduct assessments and interventions related to falls, balance, home safety, etc.

· Identify and address psychological, social and/or environmental factors that can affect functioning

· Assess for varying assistive devices and applicable funding available

· Conduct home and/or community safety assessments as required

· Perform assessments of cognitive and functional impairment

· Perform Psychosocial assessment / treatment

Treatment and Management:

· Address accessibility and mobility issues

· Assist patients and their caregivers with applications/forms to link them with resources and/or funding

· Provide training and techniques, share knowledge to promote independence

· Implement and monitor treatment plans and programs including but not limited to home modifications, mobility devices, falls prevention, caregiver support,



education and community linkages

· Collaborate with members of the interprofessional team to deliver comprehensive care and service/system coordination; refer patients to appropriate internal and/or external resources

Qualifications/ Job Requirements:

· Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

· Current Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario

· 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, preferably in a community setting

· MOCA certified

· Strong clinical and case management skills related to establishing, setting, treating and monitoring patients’ functional goals

· Proven efficient and effective patient care and ability to leverage existing resources

Qualified candidates may forward their cover letter and resume.

For more information about our team, please visit our website at www.westdurhamfht.com

The WDFHT supports diversity equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with a disability.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the WDFHT however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians and Disabilities Act (AODOA), the WDFHT will provide appropriate accommodations during the application, interview or recruitment stage upon request.

Pay: From $74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Experience:

- occupational therapy: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Registration with College of Occupational Therapists Ontario (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Occupational Therapist (Pickering)
🏢 The West Durham Family Health Team
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