Exceptional Care–Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 – you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters – our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Therapy Services, the incumbent will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and management of patients with a variety of neurological and musculoskeletal diagnosis and medical conditions.

Education Requirements:

• Current registration with College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
• Membership in CAOT or OSOT is preferred

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years current Occupational Therapist experience preferably in a hospital setting is preferred

Mandatory Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability in working with a variety of patient populations within a hospital setting.
• Demonstrated principles of safe patient handling
• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.