Occupational Therapist Degree

Position #: 119006

Expected Start Date: November 29, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Saskatoon City Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Occupational Therapy

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: November 29, 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Weekends

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Occupational Therapist - Degree $38.247 to $46.77

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing and treating patients in assigned service areas within the framework of the interdisciplinary team, maintaining accurate patient documentation and statistical data, participating in program planning required and providing clinical supervision of therapy assistants and occupational therapy students. This will be done in accordance with the Saskatchewan Health Authority mission statement and Therapy Department statement of purpose, policies and procedures of the facility and department.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in neurological rehabilitation is an asset

Education

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to report client information in accordance with professional standards
• Ability to work independently and as a leader of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to plan, organize/coordinate efforts with other team members
• Requires coping skills to work w/clients dealing with stress/psychosocial issues
• Uses judgment to plan and modify programs for client program needs
• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Requires concentration and attention for treatment, teaching and report writing
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, independent judgment & organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Possess effective communication skills with the ability to relate to individuals

Other Information

• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Registered/eligible with Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT)
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan Society of Occupational Therapists

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.