clinical occupational therapist
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Clinical Occupational Therapist I
Posted on May 07, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre (primary site) and the St. Lawrence US Memorial Health Centre CLINICAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I *REPOSTRegional Medicine Program - Allied Health Eastern Rural Zone Permanent, Full-Time00883POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hour days) Salary CG-41 ($39.32 - $46.37 per hour)The following financial incentives may be available and can be combined:1. Signing bonus up to $14,0002. Student bursary up to $10,0003. Relocation supportFor more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca Competition Number 2024002760 Posted Date 21 May 2024 Closing Date Open until filled About Us Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca Job Summary This position is primarily located at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre and provides evidence-informed occupational therapy services to patients in acute care, residents in long term care facilities and clients living in the community. They are also responsible to provide OT services to residents of Long Term Care at the US Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence. The Occupational Therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, their daily occupations and environment, to provide assessments, interventions and education to clients and caregivers. This is a challenging position, which requires an individual to practice independently and collaborate strongly with interprofessional team members. This position provides clinical support and supervision to support personnel. The OT will receive clinical support and mentorship from Occupational Therapist III for Peninsulas. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health - Peninsulas and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):Regularly lifts or moves objects up to 30 lbs. and assists, supports, pushes or pulls clients and equipment up to and over 50 lbs. Regularly stands and walks, and drives to and from sites/homes within the region. Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement. Fine finger/precision is required on a regular basis when performing work on the computerVisual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness. Job Qualifications Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board. Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation and report writing.Demonstrated effective time management skills. Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Support Workers and students.Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interpro
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LocationBurin Peninsula
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Salary$39.32HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Full time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-06-21
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