occupational therapist (OT)

Government of Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health service provider in Manitoba seeks an Occupational Therapist to analyze clients' capabilities, develop treatment programs, and provide advice on health promotion. Applicants must possess a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and relevant licensure. This role entails significant travel, with responsibilities focused on evaluating treatment progress and instructing clients in rehabilitative techniques. The position offers free parking and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities is mandatory.
• Experience in occupational therapy is an asset.
• Criminal record check and Adult Abuse Registry check required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities.
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs.
• Develop and implement treatment programs.
• Evaluate treatment progress and maintain reports.
• Instruct in rehabilitative techniques.

Skills

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational therapy

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Occupational therapy/therapist

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Community occupational therapy

Responsibilities Tasks

• Analyse clients' capabilities and expectations related to life activities through observation, interviews and formal assessments
• Consult and advise on health promotion programs to prevent disabilities and to maximize independent function in all activities of life
• Develop and implement treatment programs
• Evaluate treatment progress
• Maintain clinical and progress reports
• Instruct in the use of rehabilitative techniques, prosthetic devices and wheelchairs

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities