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Occupational Therapist Degree

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December 2 2024
Expected expiry date: December 9 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Swift Current, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 28857
  • Job Category Rehabilitation Services
  • Posting Date 12/01/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Locations Swift Current Community Services
  • Apply Before 12/09/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 155091

Expected Start Date: January 06, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Swift Current Community Services

City/Town: Swift Current

Department: Physiotherapy

Type: Full-time regular

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: No

Job Description: The occupational therapist 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 to the occupational therapy service, and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies

  • Basic - Communication skills
  • Basic - Capability to engage others: Communicate effectively

Knowledge and Abilities

  • Ability to assist clients dealing with stress, role loss, and other psych issues
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
  • Ability to adapt to changing conditions
  • Requires concentration and attention for resident/patient assessment
  • Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
  • Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

About Us

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.

Additional Information

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.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

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