Location: Corner Brook

Clinical Occupational Therapist I

Corner Brook - Janeway Neuro Outreach Site

Children's and Women's Health Program

Development and Rehabilitation Division

Temporary, Full-Time (until December 31, 2023, with the possibility of extension)

00939RP2

Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days)

Salary CG-41 ($37.79 - $44.57 per hour)

Competition Number 2023005327

Posted Date 24 August 2023

Closing Date 31 August 2023

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary

The Development and Rehabilitation Division is an Ambulatory Care Program providing provincial pediatric development and rehabilitation services expanding into the schools and community. The Division has an opening for a temporary, full-time Clinical Occupational Therapist I with Outreach Services located in Corner Brook.

This position will provide Occupational Therapy to children with physical and developmental diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, and Spina Bifida, living in the Western Region. Specialized clinical work will include assessment of developmental milestones, self-care, fine motor and play skills.

This position will work with an interdisciplinary team to provide occupational therapy assessment and treatment to patients/clients referred. 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 (OT) will participate as a member of a regional care team which includes Physiotherapists and other Occupational Therapists. This OT will be required to provide consultation into the child care settings, educational settings and home environment. Some travel throughout the region will be expected. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NL Health Services.

This position reports to the Division Manager of Children's and Women's Health, and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for integrity and professional practice issues.

Job Demands

Requirements

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to)

Regularly lifts or moves objects up to 30 lbs. and assists, supports, pushes or pulls clients and equipment up to and over 50 lbs.

Regularly stands and walks, and drives to and from sites/homes within the region.

Occasionally uses hand tools and equipment that requires rapid physical movement and reflexes and controlled movement.

Fine finger/precision is required on a regular basis when performing work on the computer

Visual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness.

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 two years of experience within the last four working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist with a pediatric population is required.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with inter-professional 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 and report writing.

Demonstrated effective time management skills.

Demonstrated ability to direct, supervise and mentor Occupational Therapy Support Workers and students.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an inter-professional 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.

Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted, and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health AAHP Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext. 5-2 immediately.

To become a part of our team, please submit an updated resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, daytime contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee numbers if applicable.

Contact Information For Recruitment Related Inquiries

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

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