OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - DEGREE

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00740689-7
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Occupational Therapist
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• LA RONGE HEALTH CENTRE
• Department:
• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
• Employment Type:
• Permanent
• Employment Term:
• Casual
• Posting Date:
• April 23, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 4, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $38.247 to $46.770 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

Working within a small multidisciplinary therapies team, the Occupational Therapist (OT) will provide enhanced therapeutic programming for pediatrics and rehabilitation of patients of all ages. The incumbent will deliver OT services through a combination of direct service, community resource development and education during the implementation of subsequent interventions. Duties include: case management, OT assessments, consultations, equipment acquisition and direct therapy to clients. The OT will provide professional leadership in the development and delivery of clinical services, evaluation, and consultation with various programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Eligibility for registration with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

• Ability to be innovative and creative
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills to maintain clinic and administrative responsibilities
• Travel is required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours

• 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.

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - An understanding of ASD and its impact from a child/family development perspective. - Knowledge and clear understanding of OT evidence-based therapies and the ability to assess and deliver appropriate treatment services. - Able to provide consultations and to establish and maintain positive work relationships with clients/families, co-workers, care providers, schools, community groups and agencies. - Able to cope well with sustained, work related emotional pressure. - Possess skills and abilities in a Microsoft Office environment. Northern Incentives as per HSAS Collective Agreement are prorated: - Special Northern Leave � after one (1) year of service - Annual Retention Payment - Biweekly Northern Allowance The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: May 21, 2024
FTE®: 0.00