POSITION TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTDEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY STROKE REHABILITATION TEAMLOCATION: OWEN SOUNDUNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU - HPDSTATUS: CASUALPOSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation and Grey Bruce District Stroke Centre, the occupational therapist is responsible for providing services to referred stroke clients in a variety of settings, with a focus on cognition, perception, community integration and attaining optimal recovery. As well, the occupational therapist will ensure optimal independence and safety in the home and return to or development of new activities and roles that are important to the client. They will also provide client-specific consultation and education/training/ in-services related to stroke rehabilitation for service providers, caregivers and families. The occupational therapist is a member of a collaborative interprofessional team delivering an innovative rehabilitation service to help stroke survivors and their caregivers reach their optimal level of recovery in their own community.Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:RequiredSuccessful completion of a University Degree in Occupational TherapyCurrent registration in positive standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioClinical experience and expertise working with individuals with stroke and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices.Sound understanding of the role of a variety of rehabilitation professionals in the provision of stroke rehabilitationExperience working with the stroke population in the last 3 yearsExperience and expertise working in communityExperience in working in an interprofessional team/ Demonstrated ability to practice effectively in an inter-professional collaborative environment.Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches.Willingness to flex time and responsibilities to meet patient needsProven flexibility and a high level of initiativeAppreciation of resource utilization and comfortable working in a virtual environment.Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving and innovation skills.Ability to utilize Microsoft Outlook, Excel and WordA valid Ontario driver's license and a reliable insured vehicle.Willing to travel throughout Grey BruceCurrent Basic Cardiac Life Support certificationRecent satisfactory performance and attendance recordsAdherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassmentAdvocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

📌 Occupational Therapist – Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (Owen Sound)
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound