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Zone: Eastern Rural ZoneLocation: Marystown Health and Community ServicesClinical Occupational Therapist IICommunity Support ProgramPermanent Full-timeAAHP02192POSHours: Your hours of work will follow the flexible work schedule in accordance with Collective Agreement, based on 150 hours in a 4-week period.Salary: CG-43 (CAD46.39 - CAD57.26 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)Competition Number: VAC0026367Posted Date: 2026-06-29Closing Date: Open until filled.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 andappropriate.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 DemandsBy 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 computerVisual and auditory concentration is regularly required as well as higher than normal levels of attentiveness or alertness.Job QualificationsGraduate 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 communicationsDemonstrated 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 val