Occupational Therapist

• Interprets referrals and conducts initial evaluation, problem identification and diagnosis of physiological, psychological, and cognitive functioning.
• Develops, delivers, and modifies treatment plans and provides appropriate treatment for an individual’s physiological, cognitive and/or psychological needs within the context of the person as an individual.
• Defines patient-centred goals and educates the patient, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team of these.
• Informs patients about their recommended Occupational Therapy treatment plans and treatment modalities, and ensures understanding, consent, and cooperation from the patient prior to commencing the therapy.
• Uses relevant standardized outcome measures to evaluate progress, appropriately monitors patient tolerance and response to therapeutic interventions and provides progressions and modifications to the treatment plan as necessary to achieve the established patient centred goals.
• Conducts constant risk assessments and adheres to necessary safety measures during therapy sessions.

• Ensures that administrative tasks linked to patient care, including documentation, billing, insurance submissions, and requests are completed as per policy and regulations.
• Respects the skills, expertise, and contributions of colleagues, advocating for the patient and referring on when appropriate. Liaises with other health care providers as necessary to ensure appropriate and timely interventions for the patient.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide individualized care from point of the first contact throughout the episode of care, incorporating the continuum of care and rehabilitation goals.
• Proficient analysis skills enabling high quality and highly specialized individual evidence-based treatment plans.
• Identifies & manages deterioration with patient conditions, initiates appropriate action, and escalates concerns appropriately.

• Provides comprehensive clinical handover and reports as required to ensure patient safety and continuity of high quality of care.
• Participates in the maintenance of sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Participate in marketing and patient access activities as directed and where their clinical competence will enhance these activities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy OR Direct entry of a recognized program with attainment of a MSc degree in Occupational Therapy

• Minimum of 6 years as an Occupational Therapist in a large hospital with relevant experience with patients with the same diagnosis seen in acute care hospital or rehabilitation facilities.
• Teaching and mentoring skills and experience.

• Clinical expertise and experience
• Ability to demonstrate evidence of applying current research to practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work within a team and independently

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