Occupational Therapist-Pediatric Surgery
Job Number: 116909
Job: Health Professional/Assistant
Primary Location: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: McMaster Children's Hospital
Organization: MCH Paeds Ambulatory
Status: Regular Part-time
Hours per week: 18.75
Number of Openings: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
Salary: 40.4300 - 51.8300 Hourly
Post Date: Feb 18, 2025, 11:00:00 PM
Close Date (Period for Applying) - External: Feb 25, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Unit Summary

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada's largest and most diverse hospitals, we're providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

Pediatric Plastic Surgery at McMaster Children's Hospital is part of the broader Pediatric Surgical teams and includes consultative, operative and follow-up services for infants, children and adolescent patients. The patient population consists of large volume outpatient as well as inpatient surgical and non-surgical care of patients suffering from congenital and acquired disorders. The MCH Plastic Surgery team utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach to patient care. The MCH Pediatric Plastic Surgery team specializes in the care of pediatric patients with congenital, developmental or acquired disorders . The interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to improve deliver best patient care for patients with craniofacial surgery, cleft lip & palate surgery, burn surgery, wound care, microsurgery, breast reconstruction, tumours and reconstruction, nerve surgery and reconstruction, vascular anomalies, brachial plexus injury and others. The Plastic Surgery service is also a major support to the level one pediatric trauma program. MCH is part of the Hamilton Health Sciences' family of hospitals.

Position Summary

The Pediatric Occupational Therapist is part of the interdisciplinary team that provides direct patient care within the Pediatric Complex Care and Pediatric Ambulatory Surgical Programs. The Pediatric Surgical, Plastic Surgery & Burn Clinics are part of the McMaster Children's Hospital Pediatric Ambulatory Clinics providing acute tertiary and sub-specialty care to children age 0-17. This is a dynamic, fast-paced clinic where care is provided to children in a family-centred environment.

As a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team in pediatric surgery, the Occupational Therapist will apply their clinical knowledge of musculoskeletal, nerve, and skin conditions to provide assessment and treatment to children ages 0-17. The Occupational Therapist will work within a range of surgical services but will focus heavily on brachial plexus injury. They will work with the multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and educate patients and families about brachial plexus injury and follow-up.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; days (some flexibility for some evening work)

Qualifications

Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
Minimum two (2) years of recent pediatric Occupational Therapy experience with involvement in the care of children with musculoskeletal conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
Recent Pediatric experience in the healthcare setting
Demonstrated experience in the assessment, evaluation and treatment of pediatric surgical patients and pediatric patients with congenital upper extremity anomalies and acute hand injuries.
Experience working with brachial plexus injuries is an asset
Experience in the fabrication of thermoplastic splints to treat traumatic hand injuries, congenital upper extremity anomalies and burns.
Experience in applying braces, splints, and other devices
Experience with pediatric feeding and swallowing assessment and treatment preferred.
Assessment and fitting of compression garments for hypertrophic scarring would be an asset.
Well-developed knowledge of the role of occupational therapy services, and other disciplines along the continuum of care
Demonstrated knowledge of relevant community services and children's treatment facilities
Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), critical thinking, mentoring, coaching and working within an interdisciplinary team.
Demonstrated facilitation, coordination, independent assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills
Experience in rehabilitation therapy
Evidence of ability to facilitate change, foster innovation and model the values of the organization
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Self-directed and flexible practitioner with well-developed critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage a caseload of patients to ensure optimal patient care and access to service.
Commitment to quality improvement identification and implementation

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement