Occupational Therapist - Health Services on Elgin

Position Overview

Under the general direction of the Health Services on Elgin Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of clinical occupational therapy service delivery and community occupational therapy consultation and education. The Community Occupational Therapist provides the majority of his/her Occupational Therapy service and consultation support to the Health Services on Elgin program and the community it serves. Occupational Therapy consultation services are provided to other WRHA community services as appropriate.

Given Health Services on Elgin’s program managed approach and community development approach, the Community Occupational Therapist provides support to program development and quality improvement activities.

As the Health Services on Elgin’s Mission Statement is directed to the community, the Health Services on Elgin Community Occupational Therapist contributes to the establishment and maintenance of numerous relationships with the external environment. These interactions are intersectoral and hence include contacts such as health, housing, social assistance and private business. Intersectoral implies that the incumbent must relate with programs/services/agencies which are not traditionally considered within the "health sector".

As the Health Services on Elgin’s Occupational Therapist is a sole charge occupational therapy position, the incumbent must operate with a high-degree of independence.

Experience

• Minimum of two years recent (within the last five years) experience required.
• Previous experience in community based services, preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate or Clinical Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy or approved equivalent required.
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred (e.g., community health and gerontology).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge of the physiological and social determinants of health and how it influences and effects care.
• Commitment to non-judgmental care and principles of harm reduction.
• Commitment to cultural awareness and proficiency.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.