Occupational Therapist 1 (Permanent Full-Time) - Physical Medicine - QEH - 175388

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Occupational Therapist 1

(Physical Medicine)

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time Permanent (IUOE) Position

Commencing Immediately

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is important for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

To provide occupational therapy services to patients of QEH hospital services with possible rotation among service areas (eg: orthopedics, acute care, rehabilitation, stroke services, out-patients, etc), promoting an understanding of the hospital's occupational therapy services, participating in service planning and evaluation, as well as administrative responsibilities and other associated duties.

Duties will include:

• Prioritization/triaging of caseload
• Performing comprehensive patient assessment and synthesizing assessment findings to determine clinical/working diagnosis to allow for direction of care
• Educating patients, caregivers, staff, and students with regards to the treatment plan, condition, and prognosis.
• Determining course of care; including transition and discharge planning.
• Implementing skilled interventions.
• Participating in quality improvement; recognizing the need for involvement of other health care professionals and making referrals / consults to bring them into circle of care
• Conducting home visits and site visits
• Engaging in continual professional development and ensuring knowledge translation
• Supervising rehabilitation assistants
• Training, orientating, and providing preceptorship / mentorship / teaching for various students, staff, colleagues, and other health professionals
• Participating and leading various committees or teams
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successful completion of a Masters Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Must be eligible for licensing with the Prince Edward Island College of Occupational Therapists.

Other Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional expertise and apply sound clinical decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment.
• Ability to develop and lead training sessions for clients and staff.
• Have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable means of transportation.
• Have good previous work and attendance record.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Looking for a rewarding healthcare career? Join Health PEI’s team and take advantage of our exciting incentive programs designed just for you! Learn more about how you can benefit and make a difference today!

Salary Range: $37.86 - $46.40 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Posting ID: 175388-1026QEPI

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.