Posting # 56449 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative, interprofessional environment in a specialized, ambulatory rehabilitation setting.

The successful applicant will provide early brain injury education and occupational therapy services to patients referred to the Acquired Brain Injury Outpatient and Outreach Program. Services will be delivered in both one?to?one and group settings, in person and virtually. The role also includes triaging referrals to the program, determining appropriate ABI services for individual patients, developing and delivering educational programming, collaborating with community partners, and participating in relevant quality improvement activities.

This is an ideal opportunity for an occupational therapist seeking to join a team of rehabilitation practitioners who are leaders in rehabilitative care and who are committed to improving patient outcomes and the broader health care system.

It is understood that the hours of work reflect the current scheduling arrangements and are subject to change as determined by the Employer.



Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Applicants must have a demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of service to neurological or acquired brain injury populations
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be capable of establishing positive interpersonal relationships and able to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated experience using a patient-centered approach
• Self-directed, self-motivated to accomplish specified outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of and ability to mobilize community resources
• Experience in the development of teaching materials and the teaching of clients, family, and caregivers
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Familiarity with outcome measurement related to clinical practice
• Flexibility in adapting to varying caseload needs
• Knowledge of computer systems (eg. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office)
• Travel within the catchment area is required

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Minimum of 2 years full time related experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in both hospital and community service delivery
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in program evaluation, quality improvement, and research
• Demonstrated ability to work with and direct support personnel

• St. Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St. Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

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