Occupational & Physical Therapist Assistant

Position # : V36380

Expected Start Date: To be determined. Open until filled.

Union: CUPE

Facility: Fort Qu'Appelle Primary Health Care

City/Town: Fort Qu'Appelle

Department: Primary Care Sites

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 112 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of work: Standard hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 13 $27.990 to $30.000 (3 step range)

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Assists with treatment programs and application of therapeutic modalities under the direction of a Registered Therapist to restore, maintain and/or enhance the level of functional independence and quality of life of clients/patients/residents.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant diploma (OTA/PTA)

Competencies

Basic - Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to work independently

Other Information

Laser Certification, where required

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Valid driver's license, where required

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.