Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Clarenville GB Cross Hospital

Clinical Occupational Therapist II

Occupational Therapy - Eastern Rural Zone
Permanent Full-time
10659POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)
Salary CG43 ($45.48 - $56.13 per hour) which includes a negotiated wage adjustment.
The following financial incentives may be available and can be combined:
1. Signing bonus up to $14,000
2. Student bursary up to $10,000
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected]
Competition Number VAC0003930
Posted Date 2024-11-18
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this sole charge position is to provide specialized assessment and intervention to the pediatric population and their families in the Peninsulas Region. This position will provide Occupational Therapy services to children with developmental and/or learning disabilities, including, but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, learning disabilities. Specialized clinical work will include assessment of developmental milestones, self-care, fine motor, play skills, and use of assistive technology.

The Occupational Therapy management of clients includes identification of occupational performance issues, completion of assessments, setting treatment goals and objectives, providing intervention, establishing outcomes and follow up plan in consultation with client and family. The Occupational Therapist will be required to provide consultation into the home, childcare setting/educational environments and will also be responsible for providing fieldwork experiences to Occupational Therapy students.

The position reports to the Regional Manager of Allied Health and maintains accountability to the Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Consultant for integrity and professional practice issues.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly stands and walks when performing clinic activities and may drive to and from sites/homes within the region.
Regularly sits to perform administrative functions, observe or counsel clients. May also work in awkward or cramped positions at times.
Fine/finger precision work is required when working on the computer or using tools to adjust or repair equipment.
Hand tools are used to make adjustments on equipment and may require rapid physical movement and reflexes, as well as controlled movement. Gross motor skills and the use of heavy equipment are required when working with clients in performing therapeutic activities, or to move equipment.

Job Qualifications
Graduate of a school or program of occupational therapy recognized by the board.
Current licensure with the Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board.
A minimum of three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist with a pediatric population including one year of experience working with children with learning and developmental disabilities is required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, with interprofessional team members, patients/residents/clients and their families in a one-to-one and group environment.
Demonstrated effective written communication skills required for client documentation, report writing and professional communications
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of occupational therapy practice to others.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Support Workers and students.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interprofessional team.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
A valid Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 Driver's License and the use of a private vehicle are conditions of employment.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.