Job Category: Allied Health
Hospital Location: Newmarket ON
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time
Number of Positions: 1
Union: OPSEU
Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $40.36 - $56.30
About the role:
As a client-focused Occupational Therapist you will provide assessment, treatment, and support to help patients achieve independence, restore function, and successfully reintegrate into the community. Working in a collaborative healthcare environment, you will deliver exceptional patient and family experiences while applying innovative and client-centered care practices.
What you bring:- Graduate from a recognized university's Occupational Therapy Program
- Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO)
- Two years of current occupational therapy experience preferred
- Demonstrates a commitment to client-centered care
- Possesses current acute care experience
- Demonstrates skill and interest in working with individuals with varied diagnoses and impairments
- Demonstrates a commitment to developing an individual's optimum level of independence, restoring function, and community reintegration
- Possess an attitude of respect and sensitivity towards clients with varied backgrounds, abilities, and educational statuses
- Demonstrates familiarity with the assessment and treatment of cognitive impairments
- Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and ability to determine innovative solutions and treatment plans
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated problem assessment skills
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork
- Demonstrated individual leadership skills
- Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients and families, as well as other members of the healthcare team, within a challenging and exciting healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health.
Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.
Health & Safety Workplace ResponsibilitiesIt is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.
Commitment to Diversity and InclusionSouthlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.
Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake HealthSouthlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!
