Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Services - Regular full-time 2024-10008

Summary of Duties

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. The main clinical area of focus is the musculoskeletal and trauma population, other populations including, transplant, stroke/neurological population, complex care, oncology, and burn may be part of the caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct interprofessional (Physician and Health Professional) assessment and treatment of clients with musculoskeletal disorders referred by third-party payers (eg. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), Motor Vehicle Collision [MVC], Employers, Insurers, Law Firms);
• Conduct Functional Abilities Evaluations (FAEs), Ergonomic Assessments, Prepare comprehensive assessment and treatment reports outlining clinical findings, treatment plans and return to work recommendations within specified timelines and ensure all documentation is aligned with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and Sunnybrook  standards;
• Conduct hand therapy assessments and provide treatment including the prescription of off-the shelf splinting options or fabrication of custom splints, and recommend adaptive equipment as required;
• Conduct Glove assessments (work gloves, winter gloves) and prescribe off-the shelf and custom made gloves;
• Provide active treatment including conducting task/work analysis and developing person-centred, work conditioning treatment programs, education, and management strategies related to persistent pain, injury prevention and an early and safe return to work; monitor, adjust and progress treatment program as appropriate;
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to focus on evidence-based outcome-oriented recommendations for clients and referral sources;
• Educate clients and their families, hospital staff and the community regarding musculoskeletal disorders and preventative healthcare;
• Follow clinic business processes and workflows;
• Participate in interprofessional activities and profession-specific teaching, in support of the Sunnybrook Occupational Therapy service and Sunnybrook’s full affiliation with the University of Toronto

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. 
• 2 years’ experience, knowledge and skill in musculoskeletal dysfunction, Trauma and Psychosocial evaluation skills
• Experience with third party insurers (WSIB MVC) is preferred
• Minimum one year of clinical experience in the area of rehabilitation is an asset
• Certification in Hand Therapy is an asset
• 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 rehabilitation. 
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to Person Centered Care approach and principles