PhysiotherapistOccupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
PhysiotherapistOccupational Therapist - Hand Therapy
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Job Description
The hand therapist will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to support patients in the Acute Hand Program and Fracture Clinic. The interdisciplinary team may consist of a plastic surgeon Occupational Therapist Physiotherapist Therapy Assistant and volunteers. The hand specialist will demonstrate knowledge and experience in the treatment of hand injuries including tendon/nerve/vascular repair amputations trauma and early fracture management. Experience in splinting for a variety of upper extremity and hand conditions and knowledge of modalities is a requirement. Provide support to the program and patients receiving treatment through OHIP WSIB MVA or other insurance claims.
Qualifications :
- Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or licensed with the College of Physiotherapy of Ontario
- Member of Canadian Occupational Therapy Association preferred or Member of CPA/OPA preferred
- Certified Hand Therapy designation preferred or interest to pursue
- Must have experience splinting and treating acute hand injuries
- Minimum 1 year experience in an outpatient hand therapy setting is required
- Knowledge and experience in the use of evidence based outcome measures
- Must be flexible and demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with all team members
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Satisfactory employment and attendance record required
The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage and to foster teamwork and cooperation.
Additional Information :
Hours: MondayFriday 7.5 hour day shifts 8 am 4 pm 8:304:40pm (hours are subject to change based on operational needs)
Salary: $40.011 to $56.425 per hour
Date Posted: April 17 2025
Internal Applications Due by: April 24 2025
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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity equity and inclusion throughout our operations policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do motivated by a job well done and as committed to excellence quality and patient satisfaction as we are wed like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.
We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.
All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
