Position #: V35537

Expected Start Date: To be determined, posted until filled.

Union: HSAS

Facility: Wascana Rehabilitation Centre

City/Town: Regina

Department: General Rehabilitation Specialty Clinic - Functional Rehab Program

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: Shift of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree Senior $41.307 to $50.511

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Occupational Therapist - Degree - Senior is a member of the Functional Rehabilitation Program (FRP) and provides their clinical expertise and experience to provide tertiary assessment and treatment to clients covered by SGI and/or WCB. Through their experience, education and post-graduate training they have become proficient in the assessment and relevant treatment of disabling conditions that may affect their client's function. In collaboration with the other team members, they strive to improve the function of their clients and facilitate a return to work and/or a more productive and independent lifestyle. "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 w/ clients in a rehabilitation/community-based setting
• Two (2) years in the last five (5) years clinical experience

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• WorkWell Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) accreditation

Competencies

• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Time management skills
• Communication skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of treatment of musculoskeletal and cognitive conditions.  
• Ability to mentor, train, and clinically supervise students in related field.
• Demonstrates ability to apply research and theory to practice
• Team player with ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to design and conduct in-service training for other professionals
• Knowledge of treatment of mental health and neurological conditions.  
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Knowledge of best practice or empirically based models of assessment.
• Knowledge of Health Information Protection Act and other legislation.
• Knowledge of Indigenous/multicultural populations
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Experience providing secondary/tertiary service to SGI/WCB clients is an asset
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
• Proficient use of Sunrise Clinical Manager
• Ability to travel when required

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. 

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Please note:  Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.