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
: 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
- Decision making skills
- Public speaking skills
- Prioritization Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Ability to provide public/educational presentations
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Knowledge in human behaviour
- Proven ability to perform all types of patient care in a variety of settings
- Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
- Knowledge in psychosocial aspects of care
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/
- Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized