Occupational Therapist-Kincardine Family Health Team (Kincardine)

Job Description:

The Kincardine Family Health Team is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team of interdisciplinary health care providers.

The Kincardine Family Health Team (KFHT) is a group of allied healthcare professionals with a mission to provide comprehensive patient care utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that is responsive to the needs of the community. As an Occupational Therapist with the KFHT, you will have a passion for geriatric care, health promotion, and program development.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual assessment and interventions focussed on improving or maintaining function, promoting health, supporting caregivers, and system navigation
• Collaborate with members of the interprofessional primary care team (family physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitian, social worker, kinesiologist, respiratory therapist) to deliver comprehensive care and service coordination
• Collaborate with partner organizations as appropriate to address patient goals and promote smooth transitions of care.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records
• Actively participate in program planning, quality improvement initiatives, and meetings as required
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge

Programs and Services:

• Involvement with several programs delivered by our team, including, but not limited to:
• General Occupational Therapy Assessments for adults and older adults
• Home Assessments/Visits
• MINT Memory Clinic
• Fall Prevention
• Pain Management
• Mobility Device Assessments
• Design and administer individual and group programs, both in person and using virtual platforms
• Act as the lead or coordinator for interdisciplinary programs, subject to scope and experience
• Provide mentorship and skills training for co-workers and students

Education / Specific Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario and evidence of professional liability insurance
• Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Membership with a professional association (OSOT or CAOT) preferred

Experience: 

• 2-3 years of experience in a health care setting preferred, with experience in primary health care, community health care, and/or hospital setting
• Experience with geriatric care and caregiver teaching and support
• Strong clinical and case management skills related to establishing, setting, treating, and monitoring patients’ functional goals and facilitating transitions in care 
• Proven efficient and effective patient care and ability to leverage existing resources when available
• Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgement and to function in an independent, self-directed manner
• Proficiency in the use of EMR software applications and virtual communication platforms
• Commitment to working from a community- based and health equity perspective
• Excellent communication, organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills
• Vestibular Assessment experience is an asset

Benefits:

• HOOPP Pension participation
• Health Benefits
• Education allowance
• Paid parking

Compensation:

• $37.58 / hour - $40.74 / hour (21 hours per week)