Occupational Therapist

Requisition ID: 359105

Position Number: 111-7145520-P238-02 & 111-7145525-P238-01

Competition #: AH-24-048

Posting End Date: Open until filled

City: Portage la Prairie

Site: Southern Health-Santé Sud

Work Location: Portage District General Hospital

Department / Unit: Rehabilitation Services

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU Prof Tech

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 06/17/2024- 07/07/2025

Reason for Term: Maternity/Parental Leave Term

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days, may be required to work evenings, weekends & statutory holidays.

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Wage Rate: As Per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Client Services Manager - Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centred, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long term care, client’s home, school and other community settings. The Occupational Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent will exercise the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Current case load is children & youth.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy
• Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM)
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Good work and attendance record

Conditions of Employment:

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy

Term Condition (if applicable): Maternity/parental leave of absence term may expire sooner than indicated, subject to minimum notice of two (2) weeks or one pay period whichever is longer.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.