Job Order Detail

Description

Employer Job Number: GO-00353031
Facility: HOME CARE, COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
Job Description: The District Occupational Therapist is accountable for all aspects of occupational therapy patient care consistent with the Mission Statement, philosophy, goals and objectives of the District using a participative team approach, in accordance with the Code of Ethics established by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. The District Occupational Therapist is a member of a professional health discipline whose education and knowledge qualify him/her to make decisions and accept responsibility for all aspects of occupational therapy patient care. The objective of occupational therapy is to assist the patient to regain or maintain his/her optimum level of functioning, and to participate in preventive medicine by the use of appropriate means. All patients are assessed and treated in keeping with the By-Laws and the Code of Ethics of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists. The District Occupational Therapist is responsible for all of his/her actions.

Required Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)
Valid Class 5 drivers license
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy
Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists
Experience
Experience, knowledge in functional rehabilitation an asset. Experience / training in secondary or tertiary treatment and/or assessments an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to work with people in a health care environment with professionalism and respect
Ability and willingness to work within the Health
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