Occupational Therapist

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Position Overview:

We are currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team. This role supports patients and families across our community through assessment, intervention, education, and collaboration with healthcare partners. The Occupational Therapist will support patients in achieving optimal function and independence in their daily lives through assessment, intervention, and education. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Occupational Therapist collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers to develop personalized care plans that address physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs across the lifespan. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

Primary Care Integration 

Attachment Efforts: 

• Support patients who do not have primary care to be referred to the attachment team with the OCEAN e-referral.  

Access Efforts: 

• Be an ambassador to the groups and workshops offered by HFHT by being aware of current offerings, handing out promotional materials and promoting the groups and workshops to existing, new and future patients. 
• Contribute to improved access and continuity of care across local healthcare services. 

Quality & Performance Improvement 

• Ensure services reflect current best practices and ministry guidelines
• Lead or support program evaluation and quality improvement initiatives
• Monitor and evaluate outcomes to inform service planning 

Patient Experience 

• Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful care environment
• Address patient concerns with sensitivity and professionalism
• Foster a culture of patient engagement and shared decision-making 

Resource Optimization 

• Support the effective use of resources to meet service demands
• Identify gaps and help develop processes that improve efficiency and capacity 

Leadership  

• Model the HFHT’s values of collaboration, inclusivity, and excellence
• Support and mentor team members to maximize team effectiveness
• Champion equity, diversity, and psychological safety in the workplace
• Serve as a leader, advocate and ambassador of occupational therapy in primary care 

Occupational Therapy Related Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify physical, cognitive, and functional needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to support daily living and independence.
• Provide education and strategies for areas such as managing chronic conditions, mental health, cognition, injury prevention, home safety, functional mobility and more.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team members to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Facilitate individual and group programs focused on wellness, self-management, and functional improvement.
• Recommend assistive devices, home/workplace modifications, and community resources.
• Document care and progress in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Support quality improvement initiatives and contribute to program development.
• Assist patients with navigation of healthcare and community support systems. 

Qualifications and Skills:

Required: 

• Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy (MScOT) or equivalent 
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Up to date professional liability insurance
• Demonstrated competence across the full scope of occupational therapy practice, including assessment, intervention, goal setting, care planning, and documentation.
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning and therapeutic skills
• Ability to work independently in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
• Experience in community-based care and system navigation
• Program development implementation and evaluation experience
• Reliable transportation (vehicle and G license)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a primary care or community setting

Preferred: 

• Registration as an Ontario Assistive Devices Program (ADP) authorizer for mobility devices such as walkers and wheelchairs
• Additional training in chronic disease management, pain management, seniors care, home safety, or health promotion activities
• Group facilitation experience and program planning expertise
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) such as Telus PS Suite and Oscar

Additional Knowledge and Skills 

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills
• Clear communicator with the ability to build consensus
• Comfortable working in dynamic, evolving environments
• A strong understanding of applying legislation in practice (i.e., PHIPA)
• Committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement 

Summary

Classification: Non-Union
Multi-Site: Yes (some travel across the region to different HFHT practices and hubs, equipment vendor locations and patient homes, may be required)
Employee Class: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 40hrs/week
Date Available: ASAP
Salary: $84,400 – $96,422.47

Application Instructions

Interested applicants please submit résumé and cover letter as one document using naming convention Last Name, First Name_Position by email: hr@hamiltonfht.ca

Note

If successful in receiving a job offer with the Hamilton Family Health Team, new hires may be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date as a condition of their employment. If successful candidates are unable to get their COVID-19 vaccination as a result of a medical exemption, they may be required to submit supporting documentation to establish that they are exempt from this requirement.

The HFHT is committed to building a respectful, caring, equitable, and inclusive workplace where staff reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. As such, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals including all equity-deserving groups. In addition, we are committed to accessibility and creating a barrier free hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005). Accommodation is available upon request at any point in the selection process by notifying the recruitment staff.