OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST DEGREE

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00741285-13
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Occupational Therapist
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• COMMUNITY HEALTH
• Department:
• THERAPIES
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Part Time
• Posting Date:
• April 16, 2024
• Closing Date:
• April 30, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  144.00 hours per 6 week rotation
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $38.247 to $46.770 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a regional 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). In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Sun Country Health Region, the incumbent is responsible for a clinical case load 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.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to conduct a mental health assessment of a client including obtaining collateral information from caregivers and families.
• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

• Ability and willingness to work within the Health Facility in assigned areas, helping with patient care and performing within the scope of practice
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with peers, colleagues and direct reports.
• Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude, pleasant manner and harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to work with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and confliction resolution skills
• Intermediate computer skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Public speaking skills
• Strong communication skills including ability to provide educational presentations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

• Field Hours
• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.