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Job Posting: Occupational Therapist – Owen Sound, ON
We are looking for an Occupational Therapist for the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) in a LTC Home in Owen Sound, ON.
Occupational Therapist, Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Services
POSITION TITLE: Occupational Therapist
PROGRAM: Long-Term Care ADP Services
LOCATION: LTC Home in Owen Sound
STATUS: Permanent/Contractor
HOURS: Part-Time
REMUNERATION: Competitive
Summary
We require a skilled Occupational Therapist (ADP Authorizer) to provide the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to Residents in a Long-Term Care Home in Owen Sound, ON.
You will be responsible for providing assessments, recommendations, and equipment prescription for Residents who have been referred for an ADP Assessment. You will also serve as a resource and educator to the Home’s staff and Residents/Families regarding equipment recommendations.
You can look forward to our competitive compensation package, which reflects how we value your background, experience, education, and commitment to clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide assessments and access funding under the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) to meet equipment needs, in compliance with all ADP required activities and documentation, as well as funding guidelines
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Implement, monitor, and modify equipment to achieve Resident/Family goals in the areas of seating and positioning, equipment use and safety, and strategies to improve function
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Provide in-house staff education sessions on topics such as adaptive equipment and ergonomic set-up for staff injury prevention, as required
Qualifications
Desirable skills and experience include previous delivery of the Assistive Devices Program for the geriatric population in an integrated care setting, preferably in a Long-Term Care Home. This includes expertise in fitting and prescription of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and scooters, seating and positioning aids, and splints and braces. |
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