2 Allied Profession jobs

Department Information The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA. Job Information Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Supervisor, Occupational Therapy, the Occupational Therapist (OT) independently manages their own caseload and provides diagnostic, intervention, treatment, preventative, educational, counselling and referral services for patients whose health and function is affected by developmental, cognitive, physical and mental health challenges. Services are provided on an in-patient, out-patient, community and school basis. The Occupational Therapy unit consists of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, OT Supervisor, Occupational Therapists (pediatric & adult), Occupational Therapy Aides and a Program Administrative Assistant. The incumbent will work with patients who have been affected by physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental delays; mental illness, the aging process and/or psychosocial challenges. The focus of the assessment, diagnosis and intervention is on performance in the areas of self-care/personal care (e.g. getting dressed, bathing, and eating), productivity (e.g. paid or unpaid work; household and school) and leisure (e.g. hobbies, sports, social activities). The focus of the therapy is to assist the individuals in resolving impact of disease/injury, developing skills, restoring function and independence and maintaining ability to function effectively in home, school; social and professional situations as well as improving quality of life. This often requires the application of therapeutic processes aimed at enhancing physical or cognitive components. In addition, the incumbent may provide care by assisting the client to learn modified approaches to activities of daily living (e.g. joint protection techniques for clients with arthritis, positioning that reduces tone), fabricating, prescribing or adapting orthoses, assistive devices or mobility enhancers (e.g. splint, special seating for a child to attend school or an adult to function), or recommending changes to their environment (e.g. modifications to facilitate return to work or learning in a classroom). The Occupational Therapist has the opportunity to develop relationships with the clients of Rehabilitation Services, and will be expected to remain calm, controlled and professional, regardless of the situation and demonstrate compassionate care to the client, family and other members of the health care team. As an Occupational Therapist employed by Stanton the incumbent also provides functional expertise and direction to other health care providers on the delivery of occupational therapy. The purpose of this position is to provide diagnostic, intervention and referral services to patients of Rehabilitation Services in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Rules of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and the philosophy and strategic priorities of Stanton to ensure patients realize and maintain maximum functioning and independence within efficient publicly funded services. Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Completion of a Masters Entry level degree in Occupational Therapy. (A Baccalaureate Degree in Occupational Therapy completed prior to 2007 is considered equivalent to the Masters Entry level degree.) Salary range for the position is $90,714 - $108,362  plus and annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

Department Information The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority –Stanton Territorial Hospital (NTHSSA)  is offering challenging work and work life balance. Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) is a 100 in-patient bed accredited facility, located in Yellowknife Northwest Territories (NWT). STH is the referral center for approximately 43,000 NWT residents and 5,900 residents from the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. STH provides health care services to adults and children on an inpatient/outpatient and outreach basis in order to restore health with dignity.  STH maintains a tobacco free environment within the building and throughout the property, recognizing the health hazards associated with tobacco in the workplace, both to smokers and non-smokers alike.  Therefore, Stanton maintains a tobacco free environment within the building and throughout the property. Job Information Under the direction of the Minister of Health and Social Services, the NTHSSA is established to move toward one integrated delivery system as part of the government’s transformation strategy. There are four regional rehabilitation teams located in Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik and at Stanton Territorial Hospital (STH) in Yellowknife. Rehabilitation services consist of audiology, occupational therapy (OT), physiotherapy (PT) and speech language pathology (SLP). All teams provide PT, OT and SLP services; the Stanton and Inuvik teams provide audiology services. Each regional team is responsible for delivering services within the community they are located as well as other smaller communities in their catchment areas. The provision of regional services is achieved using various methods of delivery including community travel clinics, Telehealth, telephone, etc. Child Development Teams (CDT) are located within the Stanton and Inuvik rehabilitation teams. Additionally, a territorial FASD Family and Community Support program is embedded in the Stanton CDT. Although based in Yellowknife, the ASD Consultant: SLP collaborates and consults with regional and community teams to provide patient centred care for individuals who have suspected or diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder, to all NWT communities. The incumbent will monitor the delivery of the individual’s intervention plan and acts as a resource for best practice ASD interventions to families, rehabilitation teams and other service providers. This position initiates and fosters essential positive integrated working relationships within the NTHSSA, TCSA, HRHSSA, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders to assess and deliver the type and level of support required to ensure the delivery of efficient and effective services. This position reports to the Manager, Rehabilitation Services at STH and collaborates with ASD Consultant: OT, the regional rehabilitation teams in Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik, and at STH. Additionally, as diagnostic services are provided out of territory, the incumbent works closely with the Alberta Health Services diagnostic and follow up teams. The ASD Consultant: SLP has the opportunity to develop relationships with the clients of the Rehabilitation Services unit, and is expected to remain calm, controlled and professional, regardless of the situation and demonstrate compassionate care to the client, family and other members of the health care team. The incumbent is required to be motivated and innovative in the area of continuing education and practice to encourage the professional growth of self and others. Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by: Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology and a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a pediatric setting with individuals who have ASD. Preference will be given to candidates possessing advanced autism training. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be consider. Salary range for the position is $94,946 - $113,393 plus a yearly Northern Allowance of $3,700.