Occupational Therapist - Degree

Location

Swift Current, SK | Canada

Job description

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.

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

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate efforts with other multidisciplinary team members as well as communicate effectively and adapt to changing conditions
• Communication skills
• Requires concentration and attention for resident/patient assessment, treatment, teaching and report writing
• Requires coping skills to work with residents/patients dealing with stress, role loss and other psychosocial issues
• Requires initiative and judgment to plan implement and modify treatment programs according to client and program needs
• Resourcefulness, ability to work independently, and in collaboration with others is required

• 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.

.Mental Skill: Is responsible for assessment, treatment, and education and therefore, requires clinical judgment to adapt to changing conditions. Requires initiative and problem solving skills to plan, implement and modify treatment programs according to the needs of their own clients. Resourcefulness and the ability to work independently, and also in collaboration with others is required. Mental Effort: Considerable attention and concentration are required to observe clients and modify treatment techniques accordingly. They are also required for formal team assessment, treatment, teaching and report writing as required. Requires coping skills to work with clients dealing with stress, role loss and other psychological issues. 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.
Expected Start Date: April 1, 2024
Expected Up To Date: March 30, 2025
FTE: 0.36

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