Posting # 56968 - [ OPSEU Paramed ]

This is a temporary full-time position that is expected to extend until March 31, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work

The focus of this work will be community-based comprehensive falls assessment.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) will work in partnership with Middlesex-London Community Paramedicine (CP) team to provide in-home clinical assessment to older adults experiencing falls in the community. They will facilitate access to specialized geriatric services through consultation with a geriatrician to develop a comprehensive care plan focused on community-based intervention to decrease falls risk and improve mobility.

As a member of the project team engaged in developing and testing this innovative model of care, the successful candidate will work closely with the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario Research & Strategy team to participate in aspects of the quality improvement process including clinical model evaluation.



Essential Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of service to the geriatric population
• 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 and 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 (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, GroupWise, Microsoft Office)

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge base in the provision of services to patients requiring geriatric rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation and who may also have geriatric mental health issues
• Minimum of 2 years full-time related experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer status
• Experience in both hospital and community service delivery
• Demonstrated interest and/or experience in research communication and program evaluation

• 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

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing