Occupational Therapist

Position Summary
Join our dynamic team to provide comprehensive occupational therapy services within acute care and rehabilitation settings. You'll conduct patient assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include prescribing therapeutic equipment, recommending minor environmental adaptations, and addressing mobility needs. Additionally, OTs support the functional aspect of activities of daily living including introducing adaptive aides to make those tasks more manageable. You'll also maintain detailed patient records, communicate progress to physicians and caregivers, and offer consultation services. This role is perfect for a proactive professional who is passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through expert care and collaborative practice.

Required

• Current Certification of Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, or eligible for registration with a provisional license from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.
• Minimum of 200 hours working in direct OT patient care situations with neurological and/or orthopaedic conditions within the last 12 months (may include student placement hours).
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload. (Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) available to review)

Duties

• Assess the suitability of the referred patient to benefit from occupational therapy.
• Complete assessments, and implement treatment plans for adults, relative to the scope of practice of Occupational Therapy, within acute care and/or rehabilitation environments.
• Work as part of a larger interdisciplinary team.
• Complete prescriptions of therapeutic equipment, minor environmental adaptations and seating/mobility needs, as appropriate
• Review and communicate plans and goals of occupational therapy activities with client, caregivers and other team members.
• Maintains appropriate written records of assessment, treatment plan, progress and discharge as per guidelines of Quinte Health.
• Keeps physicians informed of patients' progress by way of written reports/face to face communication
• Provide consultation services to caregivers and external agency staff related to OT programming.
• Monitors program and discharges clients as appropriate.
• Maintains required workload statistics
• Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives at Quinte Health as required.
• Participates in staff meetings, case conferences and continuous quality improvement activities and projects as required.
• Attends conferences, courses and in-services to upgrade knowledge and technical expertise.
• Must be able to accept direction and work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with patients and hospital staff.
• Able to work in a high stress and fast paced work environment.
• Able to work independently while maintaining an efficient & effective practice.
• Able to work weekdays and weekends between Belleville, Trenton and Picton hospital locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned from time to time.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

Our sense of fulfillment is deeply rooted in the impactful work we do, a sentiment shared by our dynamic teams of staff, dedicated physicians, and committed volunteers. They not only care passionately for our patients but also for each other, embodying our core values at every turn.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. We are on a constant lookout for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team. Our diverse array of exciting roles encompasses positions that span multiple hospitals, as well as opportunities situated within a single hospital. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis
Strength

• Required Occasionally – lifting
• Required Rarely – carrying, pushing/pulling

Mobility

• Required Frequently – standing, walking
• Required Often - balancing
• Required Occasionally – foot activation, twisting/turning, bending/stooping, couching/squatting, kneeling.
• Required Rarely – climbing, sitting.

Dexterity

• Required Often –eye/hand co-ordination.
• Required Frequently – reaching, handling, normal range of motion – neck, elbow back, wrist and shoulder.
• Required Occasionally – fine finger movement, gripping/grasping.

Equal Opportunity
We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at x2577 or