Overview

The Occupational Therapist (OT) works as a member of the interprofessional rehabilitation team. The OT utilizes a person-centred approach in considering the occupational performance issues, component skills and environmental factors having an impact on the functional level of their patients, in preparation for discharge to the community. The occupational therapist will be working with patients with musculoskeletal conditions (fractures, joint replacement) and also geriatric rehabilitation.

The OT works collaboratively with a Physiotherapist and is responsible for conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing patient/family education, evaluating progress, and identifying the need for supplementary assessments or referrals. The OT actively participates in interprofessional team activities such as team meetings, clinical rounds, and quality improvement initiatives. The OT assigns appropriate tasks to Occupational Therapist Assistants and volunteer...