Occupational Therapist Degree

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for managing a clinical caseload and providing direct care to clients within the Autism program. They must perform assessments, develop treatment interventions, and monitor client progress to adjust services as needed.

Job details

Position #: 154563 Expected Start Date: To Be Dertermined Posted until filled Union: HSAS Facility: Swift Current Community Services City/Town: Swift Current Department: Autism Spectrum Disorders ASD Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days Number of Hours per Rotation: 224 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 - Degree is responsible for a clinical caseload and provides direct care to clients within the Autism program. The Occupational Therapist - Degree is required to provide appropriate assessment and treatment interventions to clients referred and is responsible for the ongoing monitoring of prescribed interventions with appropriate adjustment or discontinuation of service based on outcome measurement. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" Human Resources Exemption: No Experience * Experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an asset. Education * Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Knowledge and Abilities * Commitment to continued learning and professional development. * Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues * Background of assessment and intervention of sensory processing is an asset * Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing * Ability to adapt to changing conditions * Require initiative/judgment to plan/apply/alter programs per client/program need * Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others as required * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing * Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members 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 Swift Current please visit http://www.swiftcurrent.ca/ * Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT) 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. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for managing a clinical caseload and providing direct care to clients within the Autism program. They must perform assessments, develop treatment interventions, and monitor client progress to adjust services as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and be registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy. Experience working with clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational therapy
• Autism spectrum disorder care
• Clinical assessment
• Treatment intervention
• Sensory processing
• Report writing
• Case management
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Professional development
• Coping skills
• Program planning
• Report Writing
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Teaching
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Reconciliation
• Occupational Therapy
• Writing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

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