Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention, and education for children and adults within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team. Responsibilities include planning and evaluating client-centered services across various settings such as acute care, schools, and community environments.
As soon as possible Salary: $47.62 - $56.30 Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Join a region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview The Occupational Therapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team. The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal orientated approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long-term care, client’s home, school and other community settings. The Occupational Therapist may also provide clinic supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. Current caseload is children and youth Experience Not Applicable Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Master’s Degree or equivalent entry level requirement in Occupational Therapy.
Active registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM). Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Qualifications: and Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications and email/outlook.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
Good work and attendance record.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00.
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work scheduled evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.
Market context
Manitoba’s allied-health market continues to value occupational therapists, especially in settings serving diverse and rural communities. These roles are competitive because employers often look for both registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba and added strengths such as Indigenous language or cultural knowledge, plus current CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your registration status and tailor your application to community-based experience.
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