Clinical Occupational Therapist II

Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information; Marystown; Presencial; CAD 64.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services in Marystown is seeking a Clinical Occupational Therapist II to deliver OT services in adults at home and in the community, under the Community Support Program. The role requires independent practice and collaboration with an interprofessional team.

Responsibilities include assessing, identifying occupational performance areas, co-creating treatment goals, implementing interventions, and documenting follow-up plans.

Formación

• Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board.
• Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board.
• Minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist in adult physical health.

Responsabilidades

• Provide OT services to adults living in home and community contexts.
• Identify occupational performance areas, conduct assessments, and co-create treatment goals.
• Provide intervention and follow-up plans with clients and caregivers.
• Mentor OT students and offer clinical education experiences.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team and maintain professional practice standards.
• Virtual clinical services may be provided; drive to sites within the region as required.

Educación

Graduate in Occupational Therapy (recognized program)

Descripción del empleo

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone

Location:Marystown Health and Community Services

Clinical Occupational Therapist II

Community Support Program

Permanent Full-time

AAHP

02192POS

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days)

CG-43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable.

The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable:

Job Summary

This position provides clinical Occupational Therapy Services on the Burin Peninsula with identified boundaries. This Occupational Therapist in this position practices independently and is an integral member of the interprofessional team. The clinical occupational therapist will work closely with the individual, family and caregivers and other community partners. This position is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to adults living in the context of their home and community. This Clinical Occupational Therapy position is responsible for the identification of occupational performance areas, completion of assessments, co-creating treatment goals, providing intervention, and follow up plan with the client and caregivers. The clinical occupational therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, occupations and environment, to promote safe and meaningful occupational participation. Virtual clinical services will also be provided as necessary and appropriate. The Occupational Therapist II receives clinical support and mentoring from the Occupational Therapist III for Community Support Program. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NLHS. The position reports to the Program Manager of the Community Support Program and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for integrity and professional practice issues.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts or moves objects up to 30 lbs. and assists, supports, pushes or pulls clients and equipment up to and over 50 lbs.
Regularly stands and walks and drives to and from sites/homes within the region.
Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement.
Fine finger/precision is required on a regular basis when performing work on the computer
Visual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness.

Job Qualifications

Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board.
Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board.
A minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist in adult physical health is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effective, with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation, report writing and professional communications
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of occupational therapy practice to others.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Support Workers and students.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Employees, to review your attendancerecord,please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.