JOB PURPOSE
This is supervisory and/or clinical leadership working in the field of occupational therapy.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be registered and a member in good standing with the New Brunswick Association of Occupational Therapists and with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
- Must have progressive related work experience (1 year) in which leadership ability and competency as an occupational therapist has been demonstrated.
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Good work record.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision:
- Monitoring daily staff coverage, assign and review work, participate in staff recruitment and orientation, assist in performance management, participate in the development and administration of policies and procedures and in quality improvement
- Completing administrative duties, reports, statistical activities and expense claim management
- Recommending and sourcing equipment, preparing proposals for new equipment
- Ordering, managing and monitoring inventory
- Performing the work of an occupational therapist
AND/OR
Clinical Leadership
- Ensuring services provided are consistent with professional scope of practice and regional policies and procedures
- Providing clinical support and advice to professionals and to management regarding clinical practices
- Participating in formal clinical research
- Making recommendations on development of services/programs, specific products and equipment, resources required for delivery of services, and methods and processes to improve services
- Performing the work of an occupational therapist
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
- Commitment and Engagement
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Focus on Performance
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient/Client Focus
Interested? Apply Today!
Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.
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.
Diversity Statement
Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.
