Occupational Therapist Job at BiM Health (Thornbury)

Job Description

We require a skilled Occupational Therapist to provide rehabilitation services to Residents in select Long-Term Care Homes in Thornbury, Ontario. You will be responsible for providing assessments, recommendations, and equipment prescription for Residents who have been referred for an ADP Assessment. You will also serve as a resource and educator to the Home’s staff and Residents/Families regarding equipment recommendations.

Job Responsibility

Provide assessments and access funding under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to meet equipment needs, in compliance with all ADP required activities and documentation, as well as funding guidelines
Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function
Provide in-house staff education sessions on topics such as adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention, as required

Requirements

Registrant in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Certified Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer
Completion of satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) upon hire
Up-to-date on required vaccinations, including influenza vaccine (or commitment to take anti-viral medications in case of an outbreak), MMR, DTaP, varicella, and TB skin test
Knowledge/experience in evidence-based musculoskeletal and neurological practice, with a strong emphasis on functional outcomes
Superior communication and clinical reasoning skills
Caring and compassionate in all interactions with Residents and Families

Nice to have

Previous delivery of Occupational Therapy Services for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in a Long-Term Care Home
Expertise in fitting and prescription of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and scooters, seating and positioning aids, and splints and braces