Summary of Duties
The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional inpatient stroke and oncology rehabilitation team. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community.
The OT is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals, relevant to stroke / neurological rehabilitation. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, team huddles and quality improvement initiatives. The OT assigns appropriate tasks to Occupational Therapist Assistants and volunteers under their indirect supervision, and participates actively in the clinical teaching and supervision of OT and OTA students.
Qualifications/Skills
- Successful completion of a recognized post-secondary program in Occupational Therapy.
- Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of stroke / neurological rehabilitation is required.
- Excellent professional judgment, conflict resolution and interpersonal communication skills with patients, families, team members, students and community partners.
- Competence in the practice of evidence-based occupational therapy and interprofessional care, with experience in the application of practice models and outcome measures relevant to stroke / neurological rehabilitation.
- Effective time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- French speaking at an intermediate level is preferred.