Staff Therapist - OT

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide quality client care through assessment and intervention. The role involves collaboration with clients to support their occupational performance goals and promote health. Ideal candidates will have a relevant academic credential and strong interpersonal skills. This position is full-time with a commitment to professional development and inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with clients through assessment and interventions.
• Supports healthy lifestyles and promotes health.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Communication

Teamwork

Professional Judgment

Critical Thinking

Computer Literacy

Education

Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Requisition Details

Requisition ID: 381123

Position Number: 20068454

Posting End Date: May 22, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: St. Boniface Hospital

Site: St. Boniface Hospital

Department / Unit: Occupational Therapy - SBH

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 05/23/2025

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement:

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $39.898 - $46.247

Position Overview

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.

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• 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).
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in the designated clinical area preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) is required, with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing or provisional register. Provisional registrants must pass the required examination during the next available exam to maintain employment.
• CPR training requirements shall align with Employer policy.
• Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, initiative, organizational, interpersonal, critical-thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of physiological, social, cultural, and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques, and best practices in healthcare.
• Computer literacy appropriate to the setting.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of application and a current resume. The employer may consider candidates who do not meet all listed qualifications if no suitable applicants are found.

Additional Information

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and provide accommodations upon request during the assessment and selection process.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check, and Adult Abuse Registry Check. The candidate will be responsible for any incurred service charges. Checks are valid if obtained within six (6) months prior to employment start date.

Interviewed candidates may be asked to participate in a skills assessment. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.