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Staff Therapist - Occupational TherapyMisericordia Health Centre • Winnipeg, MB, CA
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Staff Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Staff Therapist - Occupational Therapy

Misericordia Health Centre • Winnipeg, MB, CA
22 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Position Overview

In consultation with the interdisciplinary patient care team, plans and provides Occupational Therapy input for residents in Long-Term Care, participants in the PRIME program, patients in the Acute Care Program, or Out-Patient Programs, including Easy Street and MHC for Lungs.

The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients through assessment, interventions, follow-up, planning and designing of services to meet occupational performance goals, support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness and disability and promote health. Quality client care is supported through continuing professional development, research, quality improvement and promotion of occupational therapy.

Experience

  • Recent and relevant clinical experience in Geriatrics required.
  • Recent experience working in a community setting preferred for staff working in the PRIME program.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
  • Successful completion of relevant continuing professional education in designated clinical area preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

  • Registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, to maintain employment, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
  • Membership in the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists (MSOT) and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) preferred.
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle to conduct home visits (PRIME only).

Qualifications and Skills

  • Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
  • Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
  • Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
  • Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
  • Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
  • Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
  • Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
  • Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare knowledge.
  • Good computer skills are required.

Physical Requirements

  • Must demonstrate adequate strength, agility, motor coordination and dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
  • May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
  • May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
  • May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
  • May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
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