Occupational Therapist Degree
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) team. This role participates in an interdisciplinary team approach, ensuring practice standards are compliant with those established by the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists (SSOT). In alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the SHA, the incumbent manages a clinical caseload and delivers direct care to clients. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred for occupational therapy services. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, with over 45,000 staff, and is dedicated to providing coordinated, quality, seamless, safe, and patient-centred healthcare services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
- Computer skills
- Decision making skills
- Problem solving skills
- Communication skills
- Public speaking skills
- Prioritization Skills
- Knowledge in psychosocial aspects of care
- Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy
- Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information
- Knowledge in human behavior
- Proven ability to perform all types of patient care in a variety of settings
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- 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)
- Responsible for a clinical caseload
- Provides direct care to clients
- Provides appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred for occupational therapy service
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
- Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs
- Ability to provide public/educational presentations
- Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships
Benefits
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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Job Type
Part-time
