Occupational Therapist, Nicu - Part Time - Markham Site

Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health honours the traditional territory of the closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas (chi-puh-waas) of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The Haudenosaunee (Ho-de-no-shau-nee) and Anishinaabe (Ah-nish-in-ah-beh) have lived, worked and existed on this land from time immemorial. This land is covered by Treaty 13 signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaty signed with many Mississauga and Chippewa bands.

Who You Are

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills
• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage
• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be working with patients that require feeding assessments, interventions, and complex feeding plans. As a member of a dynamic NICU team, utilizing a goal-oriented, client centred approach to care, you will provide comprehensive, progressive, and effective assessment, consultation, treatment, follow-up recommendations, and education for NICU staff, patients, family members and /or caregivers. The position will also support the Neonatal Follow-up clinic on a referral basis as required. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other members of the health care team, including nurses, doctors, social workers, dieticians, and pharmacists. Depending on the specific feeding issue, the Occupational therapist will recommend feeding strategies such as changing the feeding equipment or method, altering the feeding position, or providing techniques to change the flow rate of liquid. All interventions are specific to the individual needs of each baby.

The Occupational therapist participates in continuing professional development activities including the provision of clinical and educational in-services that foster ongoing learning, professionalism, interprofessional collaboration, and best practices for NICU patients. The Occupational therapist is an expert resource for staff, students, and other health care providers related to newborn developmental therapy.

What You Bring To The Role

• Working knowledge of prematurity, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, and feeding challenges including but not limited to Down Syndrome, and Cleft Lip/Palate
• Experience working with NICU patients requiring complex feeding plans
• 2 years of relevant clinical experience and ability to work independently in the NICU
• Experience in feeding and feeding assessments
• Member of the relevant professional association recommended
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a member of the team
• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Evidence of continuing education and professional development
• Demonstrated good attendance and performance records with the ability to maintain these same standards
• Experience with electronic documentation preferred
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with hospital related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required
• Demonstrated ability to work well with support personnel

Work Schedule

The successful candidate will need to be available to work 6-8 hour shifts between the hours of 0900-1700 twice a week. Some flexibility required to work evenings when needed. Please note that shifts are subject to change based on the operational needs of the department. The successful candidate may also support Pediatrics and Clinics as needed.

Compensation

Band: OPCOM12

Hourly Rate: $36.00-$49.91

Who We Are

Oak Valley Health is one of Ontario’s leading community healthcare organizations. Across our two sites (Markham and Uxbridge) and Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), we provide high quality, patient-centred care to more than 468,000 patients each year. We offer diagnostic and emergency services and deliver clinical programs in acute care medicine and surgery, addictions and mental health, and childbirth and children’s services. We are also proud to be part of the Eastern York Region North Durham Ontario Health Team (OHT).

Our 542 physicians, 35 midwives, over 3,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers serve patients and families with an honoured to care mindset and are focused on delivering an extraordinary patient experience to the residents of Markham, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Uxbridge and beyond. We are dedicated to providing access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place by the right people and at the right cost. Are you ready to join us?

COVID Statement

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to strengthen and promote health protection to patients, staff and members of the public attending in the hospital, prior to the first day of employment with the Hospital, all successful candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (full vaccination is required). In order to provide you with fair & equitable accommodation, you must submit supporting medical exemption documentation or an affidavit detailing why your religion prohibits you from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Oak Valley Health diversity statement

Oak Valley Health takes pride in serving some of Canada’s most diverse communities. We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration and we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of Oak Valley Health. Furthermore, Oak Valley Health is committed to meeting the needs of all individuals in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources.

We are honoured to be recognized as one of Forbes Canada's Best Employers for Diversity 2022. We ranked within the top 150 organizations across the country. Learn more about our commitment to EDI.

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Learn more about our Honoured to care culture:

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