Occupational Therapist bei Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences · Hamilton, Kanada · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Hamilton
Hamilton General Hospital and Juravinski Hospital Emergency Rooms provide emergency care to a variety of patients. The goal of Hamilton Health Sciences’ Centralized Care and Transition Team is to reduce the length of stay for frail, complex senior patients and to reduce the need for in-patient restorative programs by providing early assessment and intervention.
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides screening for eligibility for the Centralized Care and Transitions Team and works collaboratively with CCaTT team members to complete assessments, interventions and development of care plans for patients over 65 years of age at risk of deconditioning during their Emergency Department (ED) visit or hospital admission. Positions will be primarily focused in the ED and the Express unit. The OT participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The OT practices in accordance with the standards and guidelines for professional practice as per the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and according to Hamilton Health Sciences policies & procedures. The OT incorporates best available evidence into practice.
In addition, the OT will actively participate in continuing professional development opportunities, professional practice and program committees & initiatives that support patient care, clinical practice, education and research as approved by the clinical manager.
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days, weekend, holidays, extended hours (12 hours)
*!1. Current registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
2. Experience working in an interdisciplinary team
3. Knowledge of outcome measurement and evidence-based practice
4. Demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment with high productivity, organizational and flexibility demands with solid clinical reasoning and caseload management skills.
5. Must have excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to work within interdisciplinary teams across the hospital.
6. Familiarity with the Barthel Assessment Tool an asset
7. Minimum of 3 years experience in General Medicine and Geriatrics
8. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to develop individualized coordinated care plans for seniors living with multiple chronic diseases, frailty, cognitive impairment, etc
9. Ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
10.Demonstrated expertise in complex geriatric assessment and rehabilitative approaches
11.Demonstrated current knowledge of and experience with discharge planning and community resources
12. Ability to creatively problem solve and facilitate change.
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Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
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