clinical occupational therapist
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Clinical Occupational Therapist II
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September 22, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Clarenville GB Cross Hospital Clinical Occupational Therapist II (Repost)Occupational Therapy - Eastern Rural ZonePermanent, Full Time10659POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 Hour shifts; 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 $14,0002. Student bursary up to $10,000For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca Competition Number 2024003804 Posted Date 22 August 2024 Closing Date Open until filled 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 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 communicationsDemonstra
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LocationClarenville, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$45.48HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
#2063943
Advertised until
2024-10-22
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