What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist position at Brant Community Healthcare System?
Exceptional Care–Exceptional People
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
Why Choose BCHS?
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Allied Health, the incumbent will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and management of patients with a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal diagnosis and medical conditions.
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
- The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
- The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds
Why Choose BCHS?
- Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
- Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Predictable work locations
- Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
- Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
- Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
- Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.
Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Allied Health, the incumbent will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and management of patients with a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal diagnosis and medical conditions.
- OTs work with both inpatients, outpatients. They work throughout the hospital on medical/surgical units, rehab programs, Integrated Stroke Unit, Complex Care, and Palliative units.
- Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the development of care, treatment and discharge plan of patients
- Assess patients to determine strengths and weaknesses cognitively, perceptually, physically, and psycho-emotionally.
- Complete formal cognitive and functional assessments, make recommendations based on outcomes (MoCA, ALFA, FIM)
- Develop treatment plans for enhanced functioning, safety and independence.
- Educate and communicate progress, therapy plans, exercises, mobility and equipment needs to patients.
- Set up and prepare therapy programs and delegate activities to OTA PTA as per COTO guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team using verbal and written formats.
- Maintain workload statistics and participate in documentation procedures
- Participate as a member on various committees (e.g. Wound Care, Quality Council)
- Ability to prioritize and manage caseloads in a fast-paced environment
- Self directed learner and dedicated to ongoing learning, supervision of students.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university, required
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, required
- Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, preferred
- Eligible for membership in OSOT and CAOT, required
- Current BCLS/HCP certification, required
- ADP authorizer, preferred
- Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
