Occupational Therapist Degree

Position # : 176673

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital

City/Town: Moose Jaw

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Part-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: February 28, 2027

FTE: 0.5

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 6 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Field Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist is an integral member of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) team. The Occupational Therapist 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). "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" In accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the SHA, the incumbent is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients.

The Occupational Therapist is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred for occupational therapy service. This position reports directly to the Regional Manager of Therapy Services.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Competencies

Decision making skills

Public speaking skills

Prioritization Skills

Problem solving skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to treat patients with compassion and empathy

Ability to provide public/educational presentations

Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team

Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships

Ability to develop and deliver formal education programs

Knowledge in human behaviour

Proven ability to perform all types of patient care in a variety of settings

Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information

Knowledge in psychosocial aspects of care

Participates in continuous quality improvement activities

Other Information

Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists

May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

For more information on the city of Moose Jaw please visit https://moosejaw.ca/

Scheduled hours of work may be reduced when a statutory holiday is recognized

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.