Occupational Therapist

Job description

Description JOB SUMMARY: Within the context of a client and family centred care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision and values of the organization, this position provides occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. These services are provided in private homes, facilities, the Palliative Care Unit, hospices, group homes and schools. Duties include assessing client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach, planning and implementing goal directed services, evaluating the effectiveness of the service, preparing and maintaining records, participating in interdisciplinary research, demonstrating safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services. As required, contributes to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education. Utilizes relevant software applications such as PARIS, Microsoft Word and Access. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION & EXPERIE...