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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (0.1 FTE)Runnymede Healthcare Centre is expanding the services that we are providing to the community and are looking to increase the number of Occupational Therapists within the hospital to help support the patient care areas with this new program. If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as an Occupational Therapist.Position summary:The Occupational Therapist assesses patients, interprets findings, implements and evaluates the impact or effectiveness of intervention strategies and educates patients and/or their caregivers.Responsibilities Includes:Assess physical, psychological, perceptual, cognitive and functional status of assigned patientsFormulates and implements individual treatment plans based on analysis of assessment findings and clinical reasoningAssigns aspects of the treatment plan to the OT Assistants as appropriateMonitors change in the patients functional status and adjust treatment programs accordinglyEducates patients, appropriate family members, students and other health care providers with regard to Occupational Therapy and the management of patients health problemsOrients and supervises Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapy Assistant studentsCollaborates with members of the inter-professional team through documentation and/or direct consultation to provide a coordinated program of patient care.Attend and contribute to patient care conferences and meetings.The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications/experience:Post secondary degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program as recognized by the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioMember in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of OntarioFIM certification and experience with NRS an assetClinical experience in Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital or Acute Care Hospital preferred including discharge planningDemonstrated expertise with geriatric, neurological and MSK conditions preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work co-operatively within an inter-professional teamExcellent organizational skills and ability to manage workloadDemonstrated critical thinking/problem solving skillsExcellent work performance and attendance recordPlease be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employees first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospitals obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.Runnymede Healthcare Centre values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only.