Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 176673

Expected Start Date: April 27, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 28, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 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

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

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/
• Scheduled hours of work may be reduced during the rotation stipulated when a statutory holiday is recognized during that period.