Occupational Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Portage la Prairie, MB

11d • CA$48 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school and other community settings.

The Occupational Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.
• Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

• Current caseload is Children & Youth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services.
• Provide assessment, direct intervention, consultation, and education/training.
• Work within a variety of settings including acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school, and other community settings.
• Provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members.
• Participate in the education of other health care professionals.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, methods, and actions.
• Function in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, values, and policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
• Travel to other regional facilities as required.

Benefits

• Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care.
• We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world.
• Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most.
• Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family.
• Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.
• Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
• Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level