Occupational Therapist - Barrie, ON, Canada - Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists

Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists Barrie, ON, Canada

1 week ago

Description

The Barrie & Community Family Health Team (BCFHT) is one of the largest family health teams in Ontario. We are comprised of Physicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Diabetes and Respiratory Educators, Mental Health Counsellors, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Chiropodist and an Administrative team. Our Team is focused on improving access to comprehensive, patient-centered, team-based primary health care, which supports self-management, emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, and enhances the management of individuals with chronic diseases through programs that are well linked with other local and community services.

The BCFHT is currently searching for a:

Occupational Therapist

Contract Position (Approximately 18 Months)

The Occupational Therapist works within the existing programs of the BCFHT including but not limited to the LINKS Team, Aging Well Clinic, and Chronic Disease Prevention Management Programs. Care is provided using a multidisciplinary team approach. The OT will receive referrals from members of the team, prioritize and arrange for initial screening, conduct assessments and meetings as required, while working with the available support staff of the greater BCFHT team.

Main Responsibilities

Conducting assessments and interventions related to falls and balance, and in order to identify and address psychological, social, and/or environmental factors that can affect functioning
Conducting assessments of cognitive and functional impairment
Assessment for varying assistive devices and applicable funding available
Completion of forms in order for clients to access varying benefits related to insurance or government funding, cognitive and/or perceptual evaluations
Counseling regarding activities of daily living and interventions to support life skills maintenance
Conducting ergonomic assessments, hand therapy assessments and splinting
Conducting functional assessment for return to work and/or school accommodations
Providing education and support for caregivers and family members
Conduct home and/or community safety assessments
Maintain accurate records of patients' therapy using electronic medical records
Develop and facilitate group education sessions as needed
Working with the clinical managers to continually meet the changing needs of the organization and the patients

Education, Skills and Requirements

Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary healthcare providers and other community partners
Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills and excellent assessment and therapeutic skills
Experience working with vulnerable, complex patients who come from various levels of socio-economic status
Comfortable providing home visit assessments and conducting community outreach
Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to conduct home and community visits within Barrie & area community (urban and rural)
Ability to work independently without direct occupational therapy supervision
Independent health care assessment and patient management skills
Demonstrated communication skills and problem solving abilities
Experience with electronic medical records and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer status for ambulation aids and wheelchairs considered an asset

Additional Job Requirements:

Must adhere to all BCFHT Policies and Procedures
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
Must be able to travel within the community

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and resume to by Thursday May 23 rd , 2024.

For more information on our team please visit our website at We thank all applicants for their interest in BCFHT, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Barrie and Community Family Health Team supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with a disability. Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per Freedom of Information (F.O.I.) And Protection of Privacy Act, 1987.

The Barrie and Community Family Health Team is committed to improving access and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require a specific accommodation during the application, interview or recruitment stage, please contact our HR Coordinator by phone at x 2121, by fax at or by email at noting Accessibility Inquiry in the subject line, in order for appropriate accommodations to be made.

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