Employment Opportunities

 

Receptionist

Part time / Casual Position

Rapids Family Health Team is seeking an enthusiastic medical office receptionist (potential mobile position with travel between RFHT sites). As part of the interdisciplinary team, the Receptionist is the first point of contact for patients and visitors to our offices. This position performs administrative tasks, on a priority basis, that support the daily operations of Rapids Family Health Team.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Multi-tasking skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities as needed, while providing superior customer service at all times
• Problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and significant use of memory
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be diplomatic, tactful and discrete in working with clients, their family members, coworkers and other allied professionals
• Ability to preserve confidentiality
• Previous knowledge and experience with electronic medical records and computer software applications
• Ability to work autonomously as well as working effectively with all members of the health care team

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Secondary school diploma required, Medical or Office Administration College diploma preferred
• 2-3 years of experience in an administrative support position
• Previous experience in a health care setting preferred

This is a unionized position; compensation is governed as per the current ONA Collective Agreement. Part time hours of work are Monday to Friday 5 - 8 pm.

By submitting your job application you acknowledge and agree that as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you may be exempt from this requirement to Human Resources who may then follow up with further information if necessary.

Rapids Family Health Team is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process.  Appropriate accommodations will be made available in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.  If you require any accommodations for equal participation in the application, interview or selection processes, kindly contact Human Resources by phone at 519-339-8949 and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  No telephone inquiries please.        

If this position is of interest to you please send your letter of interest and your resume by May 28, 2023

Occupational Therapist

Rapids Family Health Team is seeking an enthusiastic, progressive, self-directed and professional Occupational Therapist with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with other health care professionals to manage the needs of clients.

The Occupational Therapist will see patients based on direct referral from the FHT physicians, as well as facilitate groups based on specific populations including but not limited to our Boosting Balance program. Responsibilities will include assessments and intervention related to falls prevention and balance, prescription of assistive devices, cognitive impairment, home safety, functional impairment and system navigation. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, the Occupational Therapist may be required to attend meetings or conduct business at other offices and external locations.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required

• 3-5 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist with experience in a primary health care setting preferred

• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, in good standing

• Demonstrated competence within the full scope of practice of an Occupational Therapist in the provision of assessment, care, interventions, goal setting and documentation of care needs

• Membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and/or Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists is an asset

• Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Assistive Devices Program (ADP) Authorizer status for ambulation aids (ie: walkers), wheelchairs and power mobility an assest

• Additional training or credentials in chronic disease management, pain management, seniors focused services and home safety, injury prevention, health promotion activities are considered assets

• Demonstrated clinical reasoning skills and excellent assessment and therapeutic skills

• Experience in group facilitation and designing, implementing, evaluating programs

• Ability to work as a self-directed health care professional in an interdisciplinary setting

• Aptitude using Electronic Medical Records (eMR)

This is a unionized position; compensation is governed as per the current ONA Collective Agreement.

At Rapids Family Health Team we strive to offer an exciting and caring work environment.

By submitting your job application you acknowledge and agree that as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination. In the event that you are unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected under the Human Rights Code, you may submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if you may be exempt from this requirement to Human Resources who may then follow up with further information if necessary.

Rapids Family Health Team is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. Appropriate accommodations will be made available in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations for equal participation in the application, interview or selection processes, kindly contact us and we will endeavor to provide a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your individual accessibility needs. To apply for this position please forward your resume to humanresources@rapidsfhteam.ca

 

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