OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Permanent FULL TIME
The primary goal of our Occupational Therapists is to ensure our patients are receiving high quality, patient-centered care that aligns with our values of Dignity, Service, Excellence and Integrity. The Occupational Therapist works within an interprofessional team to provide therapy services to patients in medically complex and slow-paced rehabilitation programs for adult and geriatric populations.
The Occupational Therapist at SJCCC participates in:
- establishing meaningful patient-centered goals
- assessing patients’ cognitive, psychosocial, and physical abilities
- assessing and adapting environments and activities to maximize function
- recommending and implementing treatments to work toward the patient’s goals
- discharge & transition planning to facilitate maintaining a patient’s best quality of life after leaving the facility.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Supervision of support staff.
- Participating in maintaining a safe and nurturing care environment
- Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement through participating in: communities of practice, ongoing education, clinical & operational improvement opportunities and supporting the knowledge and skill development of other staff and formal learners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Clinical Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
- current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- ADP Authorizer certification and experience in geriatric rehab would be considered assets
Newcomers to the North may be eligible for the Northern Health Programs Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant of up to $5,000 per year for up to three years. Please see program details to determine eligibility.
Working at St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre is a great career choice! It offers an inpatient rehabilitation environment where we focus on holistic wellness, re-activation and helping patients achieve maximum recovery and independence. Enjoy the wonderful advantage of really getting to know our patients during their recovery weeks with us where they enjoy group leisure activities, communal dining and progressive therapies. As a not-for-profit organization, we focus our resources on our staffing ratios, high quality meals and innovative patient services. Consider our rehab environment as a unique opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others.
St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre offers a competitive salary and benefits package (including HOOPP pension) and career development opportunities.
St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre Attention:
Human Resources
1140 South Bay Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 0B6
Fax: 705-674-9550
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: $41.85-$50.57 per hour
Work Location: In person
