Staff Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

In consultation with the interdisciplinary patient care team, plans and provides Occupational Therapy input for residents in Long-Term Care, participants in the PRIME program, patients in the Acute Care Program, or Out-Patient Programs, including Easy Street and MHC for Lungs. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals, support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disability and promote health. Quality client care is supported through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy.

Requirements

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) in the practicing or provisional register.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements.
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
Good computer skills.
Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle to conduct home visits (PRIME only).

Nice To Haves

Recent experience working in a community setting preferred for staff working in the PRIME program.
Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area.
Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and provides Occupational Therapy input for residents in Long-Term Care, participants in the PRIME program, patients in the Acute Care Program, or Out-Patient Programs.
Collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals.
Supports healthy lifestyles, prevents illness and disability, and promotes health.
Supports quality client care through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy.