Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 154563

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 224 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 provides assessment and treatment of patients, clients, and residents of all ages with physical, cognitive and/or psychosocial impairments in multiple health care settings as per therapy protocols and best practice guidelines. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 1 year experience in a mental health setting.
• Experience in performing the therapeutic process

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Competencies

• Written Communication Skills
• Verbal communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge in community development
• Knowledge of human development relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder  

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
• Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives