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Job Description
Location: Multi-Site (Primary: Transitional Living Site)
Clinical Occupational Therapist II
Family Care Team - Vulnerable Population - Multisite
(Subject to Classification Review)
Permanent, Full-Time
27827POS
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days; evenings as needed) flex schedule as per current AAHP Collective Agreement Salary CG43, ($40.23 - $47.44) Competition Number 2024002402 Posted Date 24 April 2024 Closing Date 1 May 2024
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 Health Care Program is seeking an advanced professional clinical occupational therapist to fulfill a Occupational Therapy role within vulnerable populations with a focus on transitional living . This work is grounded in trauma informed, harm reduction philosophy providing person-centered, evidence-based, compassionate, comprehensive, sustainable healthcare with excellence in quality, service, and access. The Occupational Therapist will recognize the social, structural, political, and ecological determinants of health impacting clients.
The Clinical Occupational Therapist II is responsible for professional and clinical leadership/supervisory occupational therapy work. The clinical occupational therapist applies clinical knowledge and skills to plan, implement, co-ordinate, evaluate and oversee occupational therapy services for the individuals within the vulnerable, homeless populations who are working to build life skills and improve their physical and emotional health in an effort to obtain, and maintain, stable housing. The work will include input into program and policy development including life skills programming, project development, quality initiatives, participating in evidence-based practice, education, and community capacity building.
Clients will have barriers impacting independent participation in day-to-day activities. These clients are vulnerable, in poverty with chronic disease, degenerative disease, mental illness, cognitive decline, frailty, substance use, etc. The population demographic is diverse. In this role the occupational therapist will build respectful relationships with clients, team members, and others involved in the systems in which they work, using their skills as advocate, and navigator.
Occupational therapy will include health and recovery promotion, mental health support, falls prevention, home safety assessments, equipment assessment/prescription, self-management, and community participation . Care will include supporting and educating clients and staff as necessary. Care will primarily be provided face-to-face throughout various locations and organizations.
Clinical supervision will be provided to Occupational Therapist I's, and Occupational Therapist Support personnel where appropriate. These duties are performed under the administrative guidance of the Primary Health Care Program. The Clinical Occupational Therapist II will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experience to students within NLHS.
This position reports to the Primary Health Care Manager and maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Occupational Therapy 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 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 three years of experience within the last five working as a Clinical Occupational Therapist in adult physical health or adult Mental health is required.
Experience working with vulnerable populations, homelessness, and poverty.
Electronic Medical Record Training is required and will be provided upon hire.
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 communications.
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate and communicate knowledge in the specialized area of occupational therapy practice to others.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and train Clinical Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist 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.
Proven ability to develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders.
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 then 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 up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.
Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:
Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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.