Fredericton Occupational Therapist 1 (OT01) PCN +15138+

Competition #:
128+74a External

Posted:
April 7, 2025

Closes:
April 20, 2025 at 11:5+ pm Atlantic Standard Time

Anticipated Start Date:
April 25, 2025

Location:
Occupational Therapy (Fredericton - Children's Rehabilitation Team Woodbridge Centre)

Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital ~ Fredericton ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health Network

Job Classification:
Occupational Therapist 1 (OT01)

Job Classification Type:
SHCP

Job Type:
Casual

Schedule:
Day, Subject to change due to operational requirements,Monday - Friday, 8-4pm. Opportunity for full time hours for approx 12 months.

Language Requirement:
English Essential

Salary:
3+.7567 to 47.4254 per hour (Subject to Employment Status may be paid at 13% benefit premium as per SHCP collective agreement article 57.02(a))

JOB PURPOSE

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing assessment, consultation and clinical services to enable individuals to engage in occupations of life.

QUALIFICATIONS

A University degree in a related field.
Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
Ability to perform the duties of the position.
Good work record.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for:

Assessing, planning, and providing therapy to individuals and groups
Maintaining clinical records and documentation
Providing guidance and support to therapy assistants and other health care providers
Participating in interdisciplinary care planning
Preparing and presenting information and education sessions
Providing mentoring and support for students
Participating in developing, maintaining and evaluating policies and procedures
Participating in developing and sharing information related to clinical skill sets, best practices and clinical guidelines
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY THE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

Assumes Professional Responsibility
Demonstrates Practice Knowledge
Utilizes a Practice Process
Thinks Critically
Communicates Effectively
Engages in Professional Development
Manages the Practice Environment
COMPETENCIES IDENTIFIED BY HORIZON HEALTH NETWORK

Analytical Thinking
Flexibility
Mentoring & Coaching
Patient Safety
Patient/Client Focus
Planning and Prioritizing Work
Problem Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Interested? Apply Today!

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About Horizon’s Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes.

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