Job Summary

Within the Department of Family Medicine, the Queen's Family Health Team (QFHT) - Belleville site is a multidisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide primary health care services to the Belleville/Quinte community. As an academic teaching centre, the Department aides in the training of future family physicians and conducts research in issues of primary health care delivery. QFHT Belleville site is comprised of a number of medical practices and provides for a diverse, client centred work environment for all its employees. QFHT Belleville site provides primary healthcare services to patients while modeling safe, efficient and collaborative clinical processes to Family Medicine residents and other health professional learners.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will work as a member of an inter-professional team within an academic family health team. The OT will work to their full scope of practice and provide primary care assessment and intervention for clients of all ages. The OT will support care and the delivery of programs including, falls prevention, chronic pain, memory clinic and individual assessment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducts individual patient assessments to determine physical/occupational status, treatment, consultation and follow up services.
• Identifies and addresses the needs of patients at risk for functional decline.
• Provides education to patients. Evaluates patient comprehension and compliance to a care plan. Involves patients in decisions about their own health and encourages them to take action.
• Documents patient health history, assessments, interventions and plans including recommendations, in the electronic medical record.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and their families in matters affecting their well-being and participation.
• Provides patient education through individual and/or group sessions.
• Conducts home visits and community outreach visits when appropriate.
• Collaborates with other health care providers in the planning, development and evaluation of programs and services, such as falls prevention, memory clinic and chronic pain.
• Maintains confidentially in all aspects of patient, staff and organizational information.
• Collaborates with physicians, residents and allied health professionals.
• Contributes to the education of family medicine residents/learners regarding the role of the occupational therapist.
• Collaborates with inter-professional health care teams to provide a holistic assessment of a client's needs.

BREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• MSc in Occupational Therapy from a recognized University is required.
• Experience in Mental Health Services will be considered an asset.
• Registration and good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) is required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years practice experience, preferably in a community and/or primary care setting is required.
• Assistive Devices Program authorizer {ADP) will be considered an asset.
• Valid G driver's license is required.
• Teaching experience will be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

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