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Occupational Therapist - Core Occupational Therapy

by London Health Sciences Centre

Reference #: 104334
Position Type: Regular, Part-time
Remote work options: No
Location: London, Ontario
Date Posted: Feb 15, 2025
London Health Sciences Centre

Job Description

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 the 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.

Posting Period

 

Open:             February 5, 2025

Deadline:        February 19, 2025

Non-Union

Department Name

 

Core Occupational Therapist

The Occupational Therapist is accountable for providing Occupational Therapy services to a number of program areas at both Victoria Hospital and University Hospital. The Occupational Therapist will provide collaborative, evidence informed practice to inpatients with a range of acute conditions working closely with other Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, and other members of the healthcare team. The Occupational Therapist reports directly to the Manager, Occupational Therapy.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:               $52.16 per hour - $65.20 per hour

Hours of Work:           Up to 22.0 hours per week

Qualifications

 
  • Graduation from an accredited University Program with a Baccalaureate Degree (Honours) or a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
  • Current membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists preferred
  • Clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of acute conditions in adults preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative model
  • Demonstrated leadership in discharge planning and equipment recommendations
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a consultative model
  • Demonstrated competencies in interpersonal relations, communication (verbal and written), problem-solving, initiative, sound judgment, innovative practice and ethical decision-making
  • Strongly developed spirit of inquiry and interest in furthering evidence informed practice
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an interdisciplinary team member
  • Demonstrated competence in organization skills and effective time management
  • 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 Mission, Vision and Values
  • Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis 

Immunization Requirements:

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation relate must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC

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 1400 Nursing, Allied 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.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   London Health Sciences Centre
Company Website: http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Careers/LHSC/index.htm
Application URL: Click here to apply online