- Competition #:
- 121702 External
- Posted:
- December 12, 2024
- Closes:
- December 25, 2024 at 11:59 pm Atlantic Standard Time
- Anticipated Start Date:
- January 6, 2025
- Anticipated End Date:
- February 3, 2026
- Location:
- Occupational Therapy
- Sackville Memorial Hospital ~ Moncton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network
- Job Classification:
- Occupational Therapist 1 (OT01)
- Job Classification Type:
- SHCP
- Job Type:
- Temporary Full Time
- FTE:
- 1
- Schedule:
- Day, Monday- Friday 8am to 4pm , Subject to change due to operational requirements
- Language Requirement:
- English Essential
- Salary:
- 39.7567 to 47.4254 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))
JOB PURPOSE
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services to enable individuals to engage in occupations of life.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A University degree in a related field.
- Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Good work record.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for:
- Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups
- Maintaining clinical records and documentation
- Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
- Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
- Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
- Providing mentoring and support for students
- Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures
- Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
- Assumes Professional Responsibility
- Demonstrates Practice Knowledge
- Utilizes a Practice Process
- Thinks Critically
- Communicates Effectively
- Engages in Professional Development
- Manages the Practice Environment
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK
- Analytical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Patient Safety
- Patient/Client Focus
- Planning and Prioritizing Work
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Interested? Apply Today?
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
About Horizon's Recruitment Process
We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.