Careers
Occupational Therapist
Part-time (0.4FTE) Permanent
As an Occupational Therapist at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) you will work both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to assess and treat health problems, with an emphasis on health promotion and chronic disease management. The OT role is to provide care and support to patients and their families, including cognitive assessments, physical evaluations, and assistance navigating community resources.
Qualifications, Education and Training
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapist (OSOT) preferred
- Experience in community and/or primary care medicine considered and asset
Responsibilities
- Provide individual assessments and interventions focused on improving or maintaining function, promoting health, supporting caregivers, and system navigation.
- Collaborate with members of the inter-professional primary care team to deliver comprehensive care and service coordination.
- Collaborate with partner organizations as appropriate to address patient goals and promote smooth transitions of care.
- Participate in regular program review, planning and evaluation initiatives with a continuous focus on quality improvement.
- Consult with other team members to achieve preferable outcomes for patients.
- Perform administrative tasks as related to the position, including program planning, clinical documentation, statistics, and report preparation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the role of the Occupational Therapist within an interdisciplinary team.
- Experience with managing and providing assessments and education to patients of all ages.
- Commitment to community-based healthcare and knowledge of community-based resources.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, peers, and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to share information and teach while treating patients.
- Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in the use of TELUS PSS Suite an asset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Job Location
The primary location of work is the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, 1005 Medical Centre Road, Sharbot Lake ON.
Hours of Work
This is a part-time permanent position consisting of 16 hours per week
Compensation
Salary: approximately $29,650/year plus benefits
As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All SLFHT staff have a duty to uphold high ethical and professional standards, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and use tact and good judgment in dealings with patients and other staff.
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes to shabotlakefht@gmail.com