The Atikokan General Hospital is seeking applicants for the following position:
Occupational Therapist
Full-Time, Temporary
Reference #2024-14
Start/End Date: June 24, 2024 – February 28, 2026
Wage: $38.76 - $47.67/hour
*This job qualifies for the Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant Program. The program offers taxable financial incentive grants, to eligible applicants, of up to $5,000 per eligible year, to a maximum of $15,000, paid over a three-year period. *
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Rehabilitation Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing service to patients through the whole continuum of care, including acute care, long-term care, outpatient services and through home and community care northwest (HCCNW). This unique position allows the occupational therapist to follow patients through their healthcare journey, while building rapport and enabling return to meaningful occupations. The occupational therapist will work alongside an interdisciplinary team including a physiotherapist, kinesiologist, rehabilitation assistant and other allied health to provide holistic and patient centered rehabilitation.
The OT functions within the guidelines of the hospital policies and procedures and has a working knowledge of Health and Safety as related to his/her department and the hospital. The OT is involved in education of and consultant with staff, agencies and the community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapy of Ontario
- ADP authorization would be an asset
- Hand Therapy/splinting experience would be an asset
- Ability to work independently
- Valid class G motor vehicle license and access to reliable vehicle.
- Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination (3 doses).
Apply with resume and cover letter in confidence – quoting the reference number – to
Human Resources
Atikokan General Hospital, 120 Dorothy Street
Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Fax: (807) 597-4305
careers@aghospital.on.ca
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.
Atikokan General Hospital is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.