Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, the Occupational Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions which impact independence and quality of life.  As a primary care provider, the Occupational Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients of varying acuity in need of early Occupation Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for adaptive strategies, assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized GNH Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Occupational Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Description:

Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.