Occupational Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Brandon, FL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in accordance with Prairie Mountain Health’s mission, vision, values, strategic priorities, policies, and procedures. The OT provides leadership in care by assessing, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating occupational therapy services in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba. The OT collaborates with clients, families, the multidisciplinary team, and external agencies to address client care needs in community, facility (acute care and personal care home), and home care settings. The role also includes mentoring occupational therapy students and provisional OTs, and clinical supervision as required by regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Active practicing licensure to practice Occupational Therapy with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba.
Current Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification obtained within the past 12 months, as required by Prairie Mountain Health policy PPG-00002 CPR Training.
Class 5 driver's licence for Manitoba, or an equivalent licence from the province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet applications and other information technology.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated flexibility in adapting techniques and procedures in a changing environment.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in skills and concepts related to the position.
Demonstrated communication skills.
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, clients, and the interdisciplinary team.
Ability to supervise and mentor students and provisional OTs on a yearly basis, as required by regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Organize, prioritize, and assume responsibility for an assigned caseload.
Provide individualized, evidence-based occupational therapy assessment and treatment.
Collaborate with clients on treatment planning, implementation, and progression, and provide education and counseling to clients and/or family members.
Delegate activities and tasks to Rehabilitation Aides when appropriate and in accordance with the treatment plan.
Use evidence-based practice and techniques within the scope of occupational therapy.
Communicate, consult, and collaborate with multidisciplinary health care professionals in implementing treatment plans.
Document in a timely manner according to Prairie Mountain Health policy and professional college guidelines.
Attend care conferences, discharge planning, multidisciplinary meetings, and team meetings as applicable.
Liaise and exchange information with external agencies in accordance with policy and legislation.
Support health promotion, disease prevention, and primary health care principles.
Complete required statistical reporting within established timelines.
Collaborate with management to support continuity of services and caseload coverage during absences or vacancies whenever reasonably possible.
Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to students and provisional OTs as required by guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Work with management to propose, plan, and implement services and therapy programming.
Keep up to date with Prairie Mountain Health policies and procedures.
Participate in performance reviews and goal setting to enhance work performance.
Use critical thinking to guide decision-making within the scope of practice and position.
Report pertinent information to Therapy Services Management in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.