EOI - Occupational Therapist

Title: Occupational Therapist

Reports to: Primary Care, Manager

Position Type: Permanent: Full-Time 1.0 FTE (35 hours/week), Contract until September 1, 2028

Salary:  $35.96 – $42.30 per hour

Vacancy Status: New Vacancy

Location: Kingston, ON

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is a member of the multi-disciplinary primary health care team responsible for providing holistic, comprehensive, and quality care to promote health to priority populations. The OT delivers high-quality support, case management and interventions to clients offered through individual, group therapy sessions, or parent workshops – in office or home environments. Care is provided from a trauma and violence informed lens and recognizing the impact of social determinants of health. The OT works as an integral part of clients’ healthcare team and in collaboration with an MD/NP and a multi-disciplinary allied health team, delivering safe and person- centered care.

Key Responsibilities 

Client Care 

• Provide occupational therapy services, including but not exclusive to maintaining a client caseload, providing occupational therapy assessments, as well as providing occupational therapy interventions.


• Analyze clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observations, interviews, and formal assessments.


• Develop intervention programs to address clients' needs related to self-care, work and leisure activities, including individuals from early years to seniors.


• Establish personalized care plans, as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Communicate and liaise with client, family/caregivers, community agencies and referral sources in a trauma informed manner.


• Establish a referral network with community agencies, including Home Care, VON, Meals on Wheels


• Provide home visiting services to clients, as needed.


• Build client capacity and skills through training and community links in a trauma informed manner.

Health Promotion and Education

• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and maximize independent function in all activities of life.


• Provide Occupational Therapy programs in individual, triad and larger group settings.


• Provide programming to priority populations such as those living in poverty, single parents with mental health or addictions, frail elderly, children and teens with addictions or high ACE’s.


• Counsel and educate clients on health and disability related to lifestyle issues and evaluate the effectiveness of education and counselling approaches and strategies.


• Work with community groups and agencies to advocate for and promote healthy choices and initiatives for clients in Kingston. Participate in approved clinical research in conjunction with research initiatives at the School of Rehabilitation Therapy (i.e. falls prevention, fatigue management).


• Empower clients across the lifespan to overcome barriers in their everyday lives and participate in home, school, work and community environments.

Administration

• Keep accurate records of client visits using the electronic medical records
  (“EMR”) system established by the KCHC.


• Maintain timely communication with referral providers within KCHC and externally.


• Participate in committee work and staff meetings as required by KCHC.


• Keep statistics on client encounters, program and community activities and transportation and other expenditures as required by KCHC.


• Work with and coordinate program volunteers, as appropriate.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Complies with all relevant legislation and KCHC policies, including privacy laws.


• Commits to acquiring an understanding of the importance of trauma responsiveness and the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)  


• Commits to demonstrating an ongoing commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigenization and Accessibility (EDIIA) by representing the diverse nature of our communities, promoting and practicing inclusion.


• Supports consistent application and development of KCHC policies and procedures.


• Supervision of trainees/learners; Supports KCHC’s student and volunteer placement programs.


• Promotes awareness of and participation in KCHC activities.


• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.


• On occasion, perform other temporary duties as required.
  

Basic Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.


• Relevant experience including demonstrated advanced practice skills and management of complex case load.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills. The ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with individuals from diverse backgrounds is required as OT intervention at KCHC are offered through individual, group therapy sessions, or workshops – in office or home environments.


• Experience with CBT and DBT techniques are an asset.


• Experience with child and youth services preferred


• Experience in quality improvement initiatives, program development, implementation, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to community based healthcare and knowledge of community based resources.


• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency with various computer programs and application, especially Microsoft Office.


• Excellent organizational skills and above average attention to detail.

Other Requirements

• Current and satisfactory Criminal and Vulnerable Persons Check must be provided by start date


• Up to date Immunizations


• Must be an Assistive Devices Program Authorizer (Ministry of Health)


• Ability to work outside normal business hours on occasion if required


• French language an asset

As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All KCHC staff have a duty to understand and follow KCHC policies, uphold high ethical and professional standards, and maintain confidentiality and privacy, using tact and good judgment in all dealings with  other staff and clients.

At Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC), we understand that the work of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Indigeneity, and Accessibility (EDIIA) is ongoing. We are dedicated to being accountable, transparent, and responsive to the holistic needs of the communities we serve. We will continue to listen, learn, and take meaningful action to ensure that our policies, practices, and services create an environment where everyone, regardless of their identity or circumstances, can thrive.

We actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ communities, to apply to KCHC. Our commitment to EDIIA is a living practice, one that evolves as we grow and learn together. We pledge to contribute to building a system that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for all. 

KCHC is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources.

Kingston Community Health Centres, 263 Weller Ave. Kingston ON, K7K 2V4  www.KCHC.ca