Position #: 154563

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD

Type: Full time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours

Hours of work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.770

Travel Required: Yes

: The Occupational Therapist - Degree is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients within the Autism program.

The Occupational

Therapist - Degree is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

- Experience working with clients with autism spectrum disorder is an asset.

Education

- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Knowledge and Abilities

- Require initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alter programs per client/program need
- Background of assessment and intervention of sensory processing is an asset
- Ability to adapt to changing conditions
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
- Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required




- Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues

Other Information

- For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
- Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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