Job Description
Temporary Call-in (for relief purposes)
Clinical Occupational Therapist I - Community Supports, Patient Services, LTC, and Rural Health
Corner Brook, NL
Duties: This clinical position requires a highly independent professional. The successful incumbent will be required to travel throughout a Western Zone providing Occupational Therapy services across multiple program areas including but not limited to acute care, long term care, and community-based services. The primary purpose is to facilitate optimal occupational performance for clients/patients/residents with a wide variety of physical, cognitive, psychosocial, developmental, or environmentally induced impairments. Clinical work involves the assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation of clinical outcomes for clients whose occupational performance is impaired due to normal aging, illness, injury or developmental disability.
Required Qualifications: Graduation from an approved school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor's or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent). Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists are required. A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Clinical Occupational Therapist working across various program areas would be an asset. Candidates should possess well-developed organizational, communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrating the ability to work independently with minimal supervision is essential. Experience in program management and evaluation would be an asset.
*Satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
Note: The use of a private vehicle is a condition of employment with travel throughout the region being required. Mileage and appropriate per diems are paid in accordance with the NAPE HP Collective Agreement.
Hours of Work: A variety of shifts but not limited to 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0900-1700 1000-1800, 1300-2100, 1400-2200 hours Monday - Sunday as required (flexibility required)
FLEXIBLE HOURS OF WORK ARTICLE *19.01 (a)
Salary: $78,214.50 to $92,235.00 per Annum
Competition number: WH-2024001014
Competition closing date: Until Filled
Recruiter Name: Larry Boyles
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
A resume, proof of qualifications, and the names of two employment references are required. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email [email protected]. Note: This email address does not accept applications.
Thank you for your interest with Western Health, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.