Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Children’s Treatment Centre – Temporary Full-Time - Multi-site BG home
JOB#: J0622-0917
Term: September 2022 until at least November
Salary: $34.77 to $48.20/hour
Quinte Health Care (QHC) is a progressive and integrated system of four hospitals working with partners to provide exceptional care to their local communities. Care is provided through four hospitals – Belleville General Hospital, North Hastings Hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, and Trenton Memorial Hospital – and includes four emergency departments, operating rooms at three hospitals, a rehabilitation day hospital, children’s treatment centre, ambulatory care clinics, community mental health programs, and a range of diagnostic services. There are inpatient beds for acute medical patients, intensive care, obstetrics, paediatrics, mental health, complex continuing care, rehabilitation, and surgery.
With fantastic restaurants, a thriving arts and culture scene, and more than 40 wineries, the Quinte region is an excellent place to live. The array of parks, picturesque beaches, golf courses, and waterfront trails, provide plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventure. This dynamic, growing community offers affordable housing in both urban and rural settings and is an easy commute to larger centres such as Toronto, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal. Visit www.bayofquinte.ca to learn more about the region.
Position Summary
The Quinte Children’s Treatment Centre at Quinte Health Care is looking to add to their team of rehabilitation professionals as we develop an integrated approach for rehabilitation services for children and youth and their families across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties in home, school and community. Applicants are invited to apply to be part of the ongoing development and delivery of a new model of service delivery.
Required:
- University degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- Minimum of one year of experience in working with children with disabilities in a paid work position, student placement or volunteer experience or a combination of these
- Ability to provide assessment, intervention, consultation services to children and youth in Hastings/Prince Edward Counties within the scope of OT practice; may include outpatient services, services in schools and other community programs
- Ability to deliver services through a family-centred, team-based model of service delivery, as required
- Ability to deliver services through individual or group intervention to children, youth, families, school staff and other community partners
- Ability and experience in working as part of a larger multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team in assessment, treatment and consultation
- Experience or knowledge of the OT role in supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Ability to work extended hours to support family needs
- Must have own vehicle and be willing to provide services independently at multiple locations across the community and CTC sites
- Previous, proven good attendance record
- Excellent productivity, organizational and communication skills
Duties:
- Assess the suitability of referred clients to benefit from occupational therapy as outpatients or in schools/child care centres
- Complete assessments, provide consultation and implement treatment plans for children and youth with neurological and/or developmental disabilities including those with Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism, Genetic disorders, undefined developmental delays/disabilities , mental health concerns etc , relative to the scope of practice of Occupational Therapy using a functionally based approach
- Utilize a family centred, strength based, solution focused model of service delivery
- Assess, treat and develop program goals in collaboration with client, parents and other team members including physicians, schools and community partners
- Participate in departmental Quality Improvement Activities, program development and team meetings
- Complete prescriptions for therapeutic equipment, minor environmental adaptations and seating/mobility needs, as appropriate
- Maintain appropriate client documentation and workload statistics according to legislation, college standards and ministry requirements
- Review and communicate plans and goals of occupational therapy activities with client, parents and other team members
- Take part in CTC interdisciplinary clinics, case conferences and staff meetings as required
- Provide consultation services to parents and external agency staff related to OT programming
- Remain up to date regarding clinical best practice specific to the role of occupational therapists in a team
- Other duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity
Quinte Health Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 for assistance.
We thank all interested candidates for their response; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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