Occupational Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and consultation for pediatrics and/or adults in the Glenrose Seating Service. Plans and participates in education of clients, families, students, and other providers. Position will require patient transfers, mobilization and positioning along with the ability to organize and manage a diverse caseload independently. Participates in the development of protocols and resource materials, supervision of students and support staff and will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care. Position will require travel to vendor sites and potential home visits in the community of Edmonton and surrounding area.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 24-JAN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 24-FEB-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Effective teaching skills, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to assist effectively with patient transfers up to 50 lbs. as well as the ability to kneel, bend, crouch, carry and assist with installation of seating components/equipment up to 25 lbs. is required. Experience working in the area of seating assessment (MAT assessment) and prescription is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Status as an active, Level A AADL Authorizer preferred (with expectation of moving to a Level C authorizer status). Memberships with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and the Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists recommended. Preferably would have Level B or higher AADL seating certification. Experience working with clients across the lifespan and knowledge of and effective working relationships with community stakeholders would be an asset. Connect Care training an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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