Creating opportunities for more independence; it’s what people in the community rely on us for and what VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) has offered for over 85 years. With over 1,500 health care professionals serving clients in eight Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs), VHA’s client-centered, community-based approach provides nursing, rehabilitation, personal support and home support services. Our caring, professional team offers spectacular care to Ontario seniors, families, adults and children living with disabilities or suffering from a chronic or terminal illness, helping them live life more independently, in comfort and with dignity.
We are currently seeking a:
Clinical Lead– Adult Occupational Therapy (York Region)
Among other roles, you will provide advice, consultation and expertise related to the Occupational
Therapy profession. You will provide joint visits with Service Providers to give input for performance
reviews and to support Service Providers who face clinically challenging situations. You will provide
clinical orientation for new Service Providers or those changing clinical areas, and mentor groups for
new grads or those new to the community setting. You will identify, promote, and participate in best
practice initiatives reflective of the requirements of the evolving health care system. You will also
meet regularly with Regional Managers. You will act as a resource in the implementation and
interpretation of discipline-specific professional standards of practice, contribute to the development
of standards of practice, clinical policies and procedures relevant to the profession.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, planning and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Demonstrated expertise in the standards of practice of the relevant professional body
• Excellent clinical skills
• Excellent consultation, teaching and mentoring skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of a recognized program Occupational Therapy
• Member of the Ontario College of Occupational Therapists
• Extensive experience within the professional discipline
Please email your letter of application and resume to
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by June 20, 2011 quoting OT CL 03-11.
VHA Home HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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