clinical occupational therapist - Carbonear, NL - Job posting (2024)

Title posted on CareerBeacon -Clinical Occupational Therapist I

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Employer detailsNL Health Services

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Job Description Location: Carbonear General Hospital Clinical Occupational Therapist IAllied Health - Eastern Rural ZoneTemporary, Full Time (Until September 14 2024, with the possibility of extension)01203RP2 Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; days) Salary CG41 ($39.32 - $46.37) Competition Number 2024004074 Posted Date 13 June 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 The Occupational Therapist I will provide clinical services as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary team for Carbonear General Hospital and Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion.The Occupational Therapist will provide services to Private Josiah Squib Memorial utilizing their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, occupational participation and environment, to provide assessments and interventions appropriate for successful participation for the residents and their caregivers.The Occupational Therapist will provide services to acute care at Carbonear General Hospital providing assessment, treatment, discharge planning and education to clients and their caregivers.The Occupational Therapist will work with and be responsible to supervise Occupational Therapy Support Worker. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within Eastern Health.This position receives clinical support and mentoring from the Occupational Therapist III. This position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health and maintains accountability to the Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Consultant for professional integrity and practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands ofthis 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 interprofessional team.Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.A satisfactory record of work performance is required.Open to external applicants. Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please con

• LocationCarbonear, NL
• Salary$39.32HOUR hourly
• Terms of employmentTerm or contract
• Start dateStarts as soon as possible
• vacancies1 vacancy
• SourceCareerBeacon#2078610

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