Location
Weyburn, SK | Canada
Job description
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of a regional 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). In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Sun Country Health Region, the incumbent is responsible for a clinical case load 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.
Job Qualifications Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy
- Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Occupational Therapists
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Experience Experience, knowledge in functional rehabilitation an asset. Experience / training in secondary or tertiary treatment and/or assessments an asset. Show respect for and a willingness to learn from the professional knowledge of other members of the health care team. Demonstrate an ability to appreciate the importance of, and be open to new concepts and trends, in the academic and clinical field of health care knowledge. Be physically able to perform assigned duties.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability and willingness to work within the Health Facility in assigned areas, helping with patient care and performing within the scope of practice
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with peers, colleagues and direct reports.
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude, pleasant manner and harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to work with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude, a pleasant manner, and harmonious working relationship
- Demonstrated strong problem solving and confliction resolution skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Public speaking skills
- Strong communication skills including ability to provide educational presentations.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
Other Information - Field Hours
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
Additional Information The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Weyburn
Expected Start Date: March 7, 2024
Expected Up To Date: September 1, 2024
FTE: 1.00
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