Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 176673

Expected Start Date: To Be Determined, Posted Until Filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: September 27, 2026

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: Yes

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.770

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) team. The Occupational Therapist participates in an interdisciplinary team approach that ensures practice standards that are compliant with the standards established by the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists (SSOT). "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the SHA, the incumbent is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients. The Occupational Therapist is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred for occupational therapy service. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager of Therapy Services.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

• Decision making skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Public speaking skills
• Prioritization Skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
• Ability to provide public/educational presentations
• Knowledge in psychosocial aspects of care
• Knowledge in human behaviour
• Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
• Proven ability to perform all types of patient care in a variety of settings
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships 

Other Information

• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/