Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Allied Health
Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON
Regular Part Time
Salary Range: $35.93 - $41.37 /hour

A challenging and exciting opportunity exists to work in a collaborative inter-professional environment delivering an innovative rehabilitation service designed to help patients with stroke or other neurological conditions and their caregivers reach their optimal level of recovery. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who enjoys being on the leading edge of innovation and creativity to actively participate in improving the outcomes of the patients we serve and to the health care system.

Using the principles of person-centered care the successful applicant will be responsible for providing Therapeutic Recreation Specialist services primarily to patients with stroke and/or other neurological conditions. In consultation with the interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will promote wellness and healthy living for our patients and facilitate community re-integration from an inpatient setting. As the Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, you will be responsible for enabling patients to enjoy leisure optimally, function independently, and participate as fully as possible in society.

Essential Qualifications

• University Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies with a Therapeutic Recreation focus or University Degree in Human Sciences or Services with a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Recreation
• Current membership with Therapeutic Recreation of Ontario (TRO)
• Class F License or ability to obtain within the probationary period
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, and implement a personalized approach to service delivery within the guidelines of the Therapeutic Recreation Service Delivery Model in accordance with TRO standards of practice
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team setting
• Working knowledge and experience with theories and principles of guiding adult learning and patient self-management approaches
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and innovation skills
• Proven flexibility and a high level of initiative
• Demonstrated ability to work with and direct support personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a therapeutic recreation professional
• Experience in hospital service delivery
• Clinical expertise and experience in stroke rehabilitation and demonstrated knowledge of current stroke rehabilitation best practices
• Knowledge of computer systems (e.g. workload measurement, Cerner, Outlook, Microsoft Office, MS Teams, WebEx)

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing