Clinical Extern - Occupational Therapy

Who We Are

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music.  As one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support he wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children?s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time. 

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Come join the LHSC team!

At London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), which consists of Victoria Hospital, University Hospital, and the Children's Hospital, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. LHSC focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued.

Open:          November 4, 2024

Deadline:     November 17, 2024

Department Description

We are currently searching for Occupational Therapy Externs to support our dynamic team. The Occupational Therapy Clinical Extern, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist assists with providing designated aspects of Occupational Therapy patient care and non-patient care, this may include general programming, functional mobility and ADL training, as well as provision of Equipment as assigned. This individual provides support to the Occupational Therapist working on inpatient units.

Rate of Pay:  $20.60 per hour

Temporary Part time 

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy Students enrolled in their 1^st or 2nd year of an entry-level-to practice degree in Occupational Therapy
• Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Excellent communication abilities and interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, staff and the general public
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing tasks that require attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Commitment to patient/family centered care with a service-oriented attitude
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate initiative within appropriate scope of practice
• Knowledge of patient requirements with respect to prescribed diets/menus
• Demonstrated knowledge of protocol to escalate concerns
• Must be self-directed and show initiative
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC?s Vision, Purpose and Values
•  Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

All applicants would be required to submit the following documentation upon request

1. Proof of enrollment for attending full time Physiotherapy education at an accredited program in their 1^st, 2^nd year of an accredited physiotherapy program

Immunization Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a health review which includes providing vaccination records or proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (Chicken Pox). In addition, candidates will need to provide documentation of Tuberculosis Skin testing and a completed COVID vaccine series (two vaccines).

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. ?LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.? Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.? Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.