Occupational Therapist Degree

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)

About Us

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.