(TDMH) Occupational Therapist at Rural Road Health Services — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is actively seeking applicants for an Occupational Therapist position. The primary location for this position is: Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Position Summary The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the assessment, treatment, education and management of clients requiring occupational therapy as a result of an injury and/or a disease process which has affected the functional abilities of the clients. Key Responsibilities Identify scope of practice and communicate that scope Identify possible limitations of practice and attempt to seek out alternative sources of service Manage and organize clinical practice Identify potential risks and minimize risk factors in practice setting Ensures patient safety and infection prevention and control relating to position Gather and analyze pertinent information to aid in the decision making process Determine and/or modify approach to service for each client Reassess and modify the service as required Determine when the task or process is complete, review the need for continuing and/or additional services and make recommendations Verify each participant's understanding of communication Clarify and attempt to resolve discrepancies in communication Evaluate the quality of service provided and apply findings to service provided to the client Evaluate the quality of clinical practice and apply findings to clinical practice Maintain knowledge of federal and provincial legislation and agency policies relevant to practice Develop a continuing education plan and implement based on professional needs Coordinating the delivery of occupational therapy with services provided by other team members Keeps informed of current trends in occupational therapy and health care Demonstrates knowledge of legal parameters for occupational therapy practice Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program Possess a Practicing Certificate of Registration from the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario Possess a current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate (B.C.L.S.) Other pertinent conditions : Must be available to work all shifts as required including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays. Hours of work are subject to change. Salary per the OPSEU Salary Schedule ($40.36 per hour to $57.99 per hour) Applying to this Position: If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in applying for the position, please click on APPLY NOW and submit a resume detailing your qualifications. Must be available to work all shifts as required, which may include; weekends, statutory holidays, days, evenings and night shifts. Hours are subject to change based on operation needs of the hospital. We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Rural Roads Health Services (RRHS) is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted by RRHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.