OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Job summary

Assess patients' occupational performance and provide interventions in accordance with established occupational therapy practices and professional standards. Work independently and with a multidisciplinary team across acute inpatient wards and outpatient services to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.

Job details

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Occupational Therapy & Recreation department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position performs assessments and interventions related to patients' occupational performance according to established Occupational Therapy practices and national provincial college standards. The occupational therapist works as a team member under the general supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist of the OT department. This position rotates between acute physical/medical inpatient wards and outpatient services. The Occupational Therapist works independently and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Sunday and Saturday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

What you’ll do

Assess patients' occupational performance and provide interventions in accordance with established occupational therapy practices and professional standards. Work independently and with a multidisciplinary team across acute inpatient wards and outpatient services to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

The posting seeks a registered Occupational Therapist with knowledge and skills in occupational therapy practice. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; no specific education credential or years of experience are stated.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Intervention Planning
• Occupational Performance
• Acute Inpatient Care
• Outpatient Care
• Functional Independence
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Practice Standards
• Patient Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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