Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 100627

Expected Start Date: August 11, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: August 30, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 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

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

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

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