Occupational Therapist GIM

Job summary

Assess and treat General Internal Medicine patients whose occupational performance is affected by illness, injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or aging, providing services such as consultation, discharge planning, and education. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, support staff and academic communities, contribute to quality improvement or research, and deliver care in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

Job details

Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Join our General Internal Medicine team as we work to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Occupational Therapist on our General Internal Medicine Department. The Occupational Therapist provides full service to clients who have been admitted to General Internal Medicine (14CC) with a wide range of diagnoses. GIM is a fast-paced, acute care floor. The population includes those who are homeless, marginally housed and the frail elderly. The position reports to the Clinical Manager for General Internal Medicine within the Inner City Health Program. Duties & Responsibilities The primary role of an Occupational Therapist is to assess and treat patients whose occupational performance is impaired by illness or injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or the aging process. The purpose of occupational therapy is to promote, maintain, or restore health and wellbeing through engagement in meaningful occupations in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. Occupational therapy services may include assessment, treatment, consultation, discharge planning, and education to patients, their family members, external agencies, and hospital staff. Works effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, collaborating with other disciplines to provide comprehensive patient care Contributes to the academic mandate of the organization as an educator, resource or support for staff and members of the academic and professional community Identifies and addresses educational needs for patients and their families Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development in order to continue to provide optimal patient care Is committed to and participates in ongoing quality improvement and/or research in the organization Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards Is committed to providing anti oppressive and accessible care for all patients Qualifications Must be currently licensed by and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario for practice in all applicable clinical areas Must hold a Master’s Degree (or substantial equivalent) in Occupational Therapy Current BLS (or willingness to complete within probationary period) As required by the program, must be Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) certified (or willing to certify prior to the end of the probationary period) Experience in general internal medicine is preferred Acute care experience preferred Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment Excellent time management, organizational and prioritization skills as relates to patient care Demonstrated advocacy, commitment to and involvement with profession preferred (e.g. involvement with professional association, representation on relevant committees) Potential candidates who do not meet all preferred qualifications are still encouraged to apply. Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

What you’ll do

Assess and treat General Internal Medicine patients whose occupational performance is affected by illness, injury, social disadvantage, trauma, or aging, providing services such as consultation, discharge planning, and education. Collaborate with the interprofessional team, support staff and academic communities, contribute to quality improvement or research, and deliver care in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, hold a master's degree or substantial equivalent in Occupational Therapy, and have current BLS certification or be willing to obtain it during probation. MoCA certification is required or must be obtained during probation; general internal medicine and acute-care experience are preferred, along with strong communication, critical thinking, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Patient Treatment
• Discharge Planning
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Patient and Family Education
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Time Management
• Organization
• Prioritization
• Patient Advocacy
• Quality Improvement
• Accessible and Anti-Oppressive Care

Job areas

• Healthcare