The Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT) provides primary health care to clients in Sioux Lookout Region including the communities in the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) catchment area. SLAPCT primary health care services encompass health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management. Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (SLAPCT), the Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide assessment and intervention planning for clients and caregivers, while working to develop community-based initiatives.

The OT will consult with key stakeholders such as nursing station staff, home care coordinators, Band office, school system, equipment vendors and other allied health professionals. The OT will work to their full scope of practice providing support to individuals of all ages in clinical and community settings.

Responsibilities will include the provision of safe and competent care through the application of professional knowledge, technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism, and respect. The OT will work with all ages, in both the clinic workplace and communities providing home visits and interventions within patients’ homes.

The Occupational

Therapist is directly accountable to the PCT Pod Manager. Annual travel stipend available. Full-time Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Current registration in good standing, or eligibility for licensure,



with The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen Valid Driver’s License as travel via air and road is a requirement Minimum of 3 years working experience as a registered Occupational Therapist, preferred Knowledge of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program and Assistive Devices Program (ADP) would be an asset Travel via air and road is a requirement.

Experience working in a First Nations community and ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout Zone would be an asset. Computer literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working with electronic medical records Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team and community stakeholders Prescribe and coordinate home safety equipment orders in conjunction with vendor and/or NIHB and request interim loan through community Home Care Coordinator Write letters of support and recommendation for home modification/renovation and submit to community Band Office Coach, counsel and motivate individuals with mental health conditions to be autonomous in performing [instrumental] activities of daily living (ADLs, IADLs) and engage in meaningful occupations Assess impact of chronic upper extremity orthopedic conditions using range of motion (ROM), manual muscle testing (MMT), grip strength,



two‑point discrimination and dynamic performance analyses Develop a rehabilitation program in collaboration with the client which may include home exercise program (HEP), hot/cold modalities, ultrasound, positioning, and/or bracing Collaborate and consult with allied health professionals, physicians and other health care providers to promote integrated and coordinated care Advocate for clients and complete funding requests via Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Jordan’s Principle, Non‑Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and/or Third‑Party Organizations Exercise care and caution in protecting and maintaining confidential client records as per the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Acts (PIPEDA) Completes client charts and reports in a timely fashion and maintains client records as per college guidelines and SLAPCT policies and procedures Completion of continuous quality improvement activities Completes reports after each community visit (i.e.# of community members seen, planning/clinical meetings, meetings with leadership).

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health

Authority focuses on hiring Indigenous employees whenever possible. Self‑identification is voluntary and the information is used to assist SLFNHA in hiring Indigenous people from the region whenever possible and to support candidates in their application.

We offer competitive and comprehensive employment benefits to Full‑Time employees: #

📌 Occupational Therapist - Home Care - Part-Time (Sioux Lookout)
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