Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 131855

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.75

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 21 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77

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

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

Knowledge & Abilities

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

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/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized