Occupational Therapist

Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!

Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Occupational Therapist to use a holistic, client, and family-centred approach to optimize safety, functional ability, and well-being to enable participation in activities of daily living within the areas of self-care, productivity (e.g. work, home, and school) and leisure throughout each level of the developmental spectrum (e.g. birth to end of life), Emphasizing the physical, cognitive, affective, and spiritual components of clients’ functional performance and the physical, institutional, social, and cultural aspects of the environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapist of Ontario and certification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Candidates expected to obtain registration in the next few months and recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. We are looking for someone with experience working with people who have severe and persistent physical and/or mental illness.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) is a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals dedicated to delivering comprehensive, client-centered care to individuals experiencing severe and persistent mental illness. Our primary objectives are to enhance the quality of life, support goal attainment, promote independent community living, and foster overall wellness.

ACTT provides continuous, 24/7 services, 365 days a year, ensuring consistent support and intervention. The team offers both individualized and group-based interventions aimed at improving symptom management, developing essential life skills, and facilitating access to stable housing, employment opportunities, recreational activities, and social engagement.

Our patient population primarily includes individuals aged 16 and older diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. Many served by ACTT have experienced multiple psychiatric hospitalizations and present with complex needs arising from long-term, persistent symptoms.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province. Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 8359 on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/. The posting will remain active until filled.

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KEY FUNCTION:
Use a holistic, client, and family-centred approach to optimize safety, functional ability, and well-being to enable participation in activities of daily living within the areas of self-care, productivity (e.g. work, home, and school) and leisure throughout each level of the developmental spectrum (e.g. birth to end of life). Emphasize the physical, cognitive, affective, and spiritual components of clients’ functional performance and the physical, institutional, social, and cultural aspects of the environment.

REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Clinical Manager, Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

DUTIES:
1. Administer and perform complex standardized and non-standardized assessments.
2. Analyze and interpret assessment findings.
3. Generate, implement, evaluate, and modify negotiated treatment plans on an individual or group basis within the inpatient, outpatient, or community setting.
4. Implement strategies to address client safety issues and mitigate risk for critical injury and death.
5. Educate client and family in coping strategies, decision-making, and utilization of personal and community resources, and make referrals to community resources as required.
6. Collaborate with clients, families, interprofessional team members, and community partners throughout the therapy process and advocate to ensure client needs are met.
7. Participate in the discharge planning process to ensure safe, effective, and efficient discharges.
8. Perform controlled acts, subject to area of practice.
9. Document assessment findings, analysis, treatment plans, client goals, client’s ongoing progress, effectiveness of treatment plan, and government/insurance/legal forms according to the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) standards and HSN policy.
10. Research and incorporate best evidence into clinical practice, and conduct or collaborate in research.
11. Educate and provide internships to student Occupational Therapists (OT)/Occupational Therapist Assistants/Physical Therapist Assistants, other members of an interprofessional health care team and their students, external health care professionals, and school/community staff/agencies.
12. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of personal health information is maintained.
13. Maintain the safety of the client, OT, and other staff.
14. Maintain relevant statistical information.
15. Follow service-specific, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Infection Prevention and Control practices, including monthly workplace inspections.
16. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
17. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
18. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety and Occupational Therapy practice legislation, standards and guidelines Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
19. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
20. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
1. Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the COTO.
2. Additional specialized training may be required depending on area of practice.
3. Certification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is required.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience working with people who have severe and persistent physical and/or mental illness.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical anatomy/neuroanatomy, physiology/neurophysiology, social sciences (e.g. psychology, sociology, and education), and development across the lifespan.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the impact of atypical development on function to inform OT Service in the treatment of disease and conditions.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of OT theory, other theoretical frameworks relevant to the area of practice, and the Canadian Practice Process Framework (CPPF).
4. Demonstrated knowledge and application of client and family-centred models of care.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of COTO standards of practice and guidelines.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of current health care and privacy legislation.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice and best practice.
8. Demonstrated knowledge of outcome measures and research process/methodology.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of community services and available resources.
10. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment, clinical reasoning, and critical thinking with the ability to apply ethical frameworks and choose the optimal assessment and treatment intervention.
11. Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise, and mentor support personnel, staff, and students.
12. Demonstrated ability to effectively problem-solve, set priorities, and manage conflict.
13. Demonstrated knowledge of OT techniques relevant to the area of practice.
14. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
15. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
16. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
17. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
18. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload and rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
19. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
20. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
1. Successful criminal reference check is required for vulnerable sector.
2. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with health care providers, clients, families, and the community.
3. Demonstrated ability to meet the cognitive, emotional, and environmental demands of the job.
4. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
5. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
8. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
9. Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
10. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
11. Ability to travel between local and regional sites, subject to the area of practice.
12. Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle may be required.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.