Occupational Therapist

Position Overview

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Home Care program is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist with excellent communication skills to join the Access Winnipeg West Primary Care Team within Winnipeg West Integrated Health and Social Services team.

The Occupational Therapist will work to their full scope of practice, in a collaborative care/interprofessional team environment, to improve the health and well-being of patients dealing with the consequences of cognitive, physical, behavioral and/or psychological challenges or consequences related to injuries, chronic diseases, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, health inequities, etc. The occupational therapist will work in both the clinic environment and the community providing home visits and interventions within patient’s home and within community settings.

The Occupational Therapist role will include consultation, assessment, counseling, education, and interventions directed towards client-centered goals of occupational performance areas, and relevant performance components to help clients remain as independent and safe in their home and community environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients and other providers to help define formal care planning to support healthy lifestyles; prevent illness & disability; promote health and aging in place while also participating in service evaluation and further role planning and development.

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• ​​​​​​Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
• Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.

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, to maintain employment, 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.
• Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.

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, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• 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 healthcare 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 encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.