Clinical Occupational Therapist II
- NL, Canada
Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Marystown Health and Community Services Clinical Occupational Therapist II Community Support Program Permanent Full-time AAHP 02192POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days) |
| Salary |
CG-43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable. The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable: 1. Signing bonus up to $14,000 2. Student Bursary up to $10,000 For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca |
| Competition Number | VAC0030053 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-13 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary
This position provides clinical Occupational Therapy Services on the Burin Peninsula with identified boundaries. This Occupational Therapist in this position practices independently and is an integral member of the interprofessional team. The clinical occupational therapist will work closely with the individual, family and caregivers and other community partners.
This position is responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to adults living in the context of their home and community. This Clinical Occupational Therapy position is responsible for the identification of occupational performance areas, completion of assessments, co-creating treatment goals, providing intervention, and follow up plan with the client and caregivers. The clinical occupational therapist will utilize their knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional components of the person, occupations and environment, to promote safe and meaningful occupational participation. Virtual clinical services will also be provided as necessary and appropriate. The Occupational Therapist II receives clinical support and mentoring from the Occupational Therapist III for Community Support Program. The OT will be responsible to precept Occupational Therapy students and offer other clinical education experiences to students within NLHS. The position reports to the Program Manager of the Community Support Program 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 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 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 and attendance 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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist II will assess adult clients in their homes and communities, co-create treatment goals with clients and caregivers, and deliver interventions and follow-up plans. The role also mentors students and works within an interprofessional team across the Burin Peninsula.
Requirements
Candidates need an occupational therapy degree, current Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Therapy Board licensure, and at least three years of recent adult physical health OT experience. They also need supervisory, mentoring and strong written and verbal communication skills, plus a valid Class 5 licence and a private vehicle.
Skills
- Occupational therapy assessment
- Treatment planning and intervention
- Home and community-based practice
- Activities of daily living assessment
- Caregiver training
- Clinical documentation
- Report writing
- Virtual care delivery
- Student supervision and precepting
- Mentoring and coaching
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Ethical and safe practice
- Patient and family communication
- Driving between sites
- Physical mobility and manual handling
Benefits
- Signing bonus
- Student bursary
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
- Social Services
Keywords
- occupational therapy
- occupational therapist
- clinical occupational therapy
- adult physical health
- home care
- community rehabilitation
- home visits
- client assessment
- treatment planning
- caregiver education
- student precepting
- interprofessional team
- virtual care
- telehealth
- mentoring
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Burin Peninsula
- Class 5 driver's licence
- health care
- rural health
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Occupational therapy
Own vehicle
Yes