30 Oct
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Health PEI
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Canada
Open to the Public
Occupational Therapist 2
Health PEI
Location – Community Hospital, O’Leary
Full-Time Permanent (IUOE) Position
(Commencing Immediately)
Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a energetic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.
Health PEI values the different ideas,perspectivesand backgrounds that a diverse,equitableand inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authenticselvesto work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI abettermore inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation,languageor other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.
The Occupational Therapist 2 provides occupational therapy treatment to clients at Community Hospital with possible rotation to Western Hospital and Prince County Hospital; assumes administrative responsibilities; and promotes the understanding of the occupational therapy services.The incumbent works independently and is responsible for maximizing the client's potential to function independently by using a wide range of techniques, equipment, assessment tools, etc. in a variety of community settings.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- conducting functional assessments to determine the need for occupational therapy;
- developing, planning and implementing appropriate occupational therapy for the client;
- working independently to respond to client inquiries, provide follow-up care and/or make referrals to other health care providers and community agencies;
- acting as a resource person to other team members, health care providers and the community;
- performing administrative functions such as updating client information files and planning and organizing work activities;
- supervising, guiding, and appraising the performance of rehabilitation assistant;
- assigning work schedule, and approve leave;
- determining work assignments, work rotations, and vacation schedules;
- assisting in the development of provincial policies and procedures;
- recording and reporting statistical and outcome measures data; and,
- other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
- Eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.
- Considerable experience working as a practicing Occupational Therapist.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients, families, and community organizations.
- Must be eligible for Canadian (CAOT) membership.
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
- A good previous work and attendance record.
- Additional relevant education and experience is an asset.
- A good previous work and attendance record.
Salary Range : $39.93 - $48.99 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Flexible/ Rotating Weekends as Required
📌 Occupational Therapist 2 (Canada)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Canada