Job Description

Vacancy:

Temporary Full time Registered Occupational Therapist

Wage Grid:

$38.809 - $53.798

Reference Number:

#25-132 T-FT OCC THERAPIST

Please note: This is for an upcoming vacancy

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PATIENT SAFETY

Every employee's responsibility is to ensure that the hospital's patient safety goal continues to be the centrepiece of our quality and risk management program and that every patient is treated within a safe environment. To ensure compliance with this goal, each employee must:

Find, report, and prevent incidents/near misses or adverse effects Communicate/report areas of concern immediately to your Manager Complete a Near Miss Form or Incident Report to communicate or report incidents or near misses

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager, the Registered Occupational Therapist at WDMH will provide assessments, interventions, education, prevention and consultation to patients with physical, cognitive and environmental challenges related to their occupations/Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) with a focus on client-centered care. Occupational Therapy services are provided to the following units: Medical/Surgical, Complex Continuing Care, Emergency and other areas as identified by referral. The Occupational Therapist will work in collaboration with the discharge planning team to support patients in their transitions in care. The Occupational Therapist will adapt to the needs of the patient populations within the organization to meet their needs with evidence based best practice.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORK

CLINICAL

Assess patient conditions, analyze data, develop treatment goals and establish a patient-centered treatment plan based on best practice Explain assessment/treatment procedures to patient and relevant other and obtain appropriate consent Evaluate patients' cognitive, perceptual, sensory and motor functions, activities of daily living and home environment Actively participate in patient discharge planning with physicians and other allied health team and make referrals to other services when necessary Document assessments, interventions and patient's interactions in the patient's chart according to the standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Maintain up-to-date statistics according to the workload measurement system

ADVISORY

Advise Clinical Services Managers regarding operational issues specific to OT Liaise with staff, physicians, managers and learning specialists to ensure high quality patient care Identify and implement quality initiatives and projects specific to OT Identify and support the resolution of outstanding administrative issues specific to OT Advise and participate in WDMH committees as requested (i.e. Medicine and CCC quality meetings)

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Identify and communicate any legislative issues related to OT Review & monitor mechanisms that are in place to address credentialing requirements specific to OT Develop or update team job descriptions as needed in conjunction with Clinical Services Managers Identify professional practice issues which need to be addressed during organizational change (i.e. Accreditation Standard) Support staff and encourage participation in the change process Establish or support structures which facilitate intra professional networking Liaise with professional associations and colleges Demonstrate and model the profession to the community and the hospital; provide leadership in terms of knowledge, patient care, and research

EDUCATION

Engage in continuing education Support and mentor learners Assess educational needs of staff and help develop bedside education in conjunction with the clinical managers Engage in the placement, orientation, supervision and evaluation of students in collaboration with Clinical Services Managers and Directors Liaise with the appropriate educational institutions as required

RESEARCH AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Ensure that a process for researched evidence-based practice is implemented and evaluated Ensure that quality improvement activities related to clinical practice are ongoing Support research and quality initiatives

ADMINISTRATION

Contribute to workload and productivity targets in collaboration with Clinical Service Managers Advise on budget planning and control in regard to supplies, equipment, and space Advise on external contracts such as purchase of service Collaborate with Clinical Services managers to determine coverage needs and ensure adequate coverage is available within the resources of the discipline Provide designated reports

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Occupational Therapy Member in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in a multidisciplinary team Can demonstrate examples of leadership, effective communication and professionalism Possesses excellent customer service skills Experience in quality improvement is an asset. Good attendance record and availability to fulfill a shift commitment Ability to relate well with members of the health care team Ensure patients are treated within a safe environment Promotes the commitment statement of the organization Strict confidentiality of all patients and hospital related information Responsible for his/her own professional development Provide a satisfactory Police Check (vulnerable sector)

ALIGNMENT WITH WDMH COMMITMENT STATEMENT

The duties and responsibilities of this position include alignment with the Winchester District Memorial Hospital's Commitment Statement. It is the Hospital's mandate to ensure that all employees adhere to the following as a duty of their employment:

Our Commitment

We are here to care for our patients with compassion - close to home and with our partners.

We pursue excellence in all we do.

We are one team. We value respect, accountability, innovation, and learning.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Interested applicants should apply in writing, (by email only) indicating their qualifications in a cover letter and resume to Brenda Fancey, Corporate Manager - Recruitment, Compensation and Benefits.

At WDMH, we want you to experience work that is positive and rewarding -- in a safe, supportive, and professional environment. We are driven by Compassionate Excellence and are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. We invite all qualified applicants to explore careers with WDMH. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We appreciate interest from all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $38.81-$53.80 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee assistance program On-site parking
Work Location: In person