Clinical Occupational Therapist I

Zone: Eastern Rural Zone
Location: Carbonear General Hospital; Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion; Placentia
Clinical Occupational Therapist I
Regional Medicine Program - Occupational Therapy
Casual Call-In
AAHP

Hours: Based on the needs of the department.

Salary: CG-41 (CAD43.00 - CAD53.60 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable

Competition Number: VAC0017896

Posted Date: 2025-11-03

Closing Date: 2025-11-10

Job Summary
This position provides relief between the Carbonear General Hospital, the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial and Placentia and provides evidence-informed occupational therapy services to patients in acute care, residents in long term care facilities and clients living in the community. The Occupational Therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, their daily occupations and environment, to provide assessments, interventions and education to clients and caregivers. This is a challenging position, which requires an individual to practice independently and collaborate strongly with interprofessional team members.

This position provides clinical support and supervision to support personnel. The OT will receive clinical support and mentorship from Occupational Therapist III for Rural Avalon. 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 Regional Manager of Allied Health and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy for professional integrity and 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 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.
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 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 interprofessional team.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.