Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

In Cancer Care Alberta, the Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) team of occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech language pathologist and therapy assistant collaborate closely with each other and with other health care professionals to develop and offer services and patient education materials. The team is working on building capacity locally to ensure timely and effective patient care. The RO team based at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC) is looking for flexible and team-oriented Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our team in a permanent 0.7 FTE position. The OT will support adult outpatient services. Under general supervision of the Manager, the OT will: Triage and screen referrals; manage caseload, assess, develop and implement tailored rehabilitation plans to help adapt to life and functional changes due to cancer treatment. Care needs include lymphedema management, fatigue, cognition, ADLs, sexual health, pain and symptom management and palliative care. Help patients achieve their goals through targeted interventions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals (includes participating in rounds, family conferences, meetings, cancer-specific education opportunities and mentorship). Educate patients and families on strategies for improving daily function and wellness. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure continuity of care. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of Albertans. Cancer Care Alberta offers competitive rate of pay, extensive benefits and Remote Retention Allowance of (annual max allowance is $3,000, prorated for part-time employees). Grow your career and skills in this vibrant, amenity rich community of 60,000+ people. Please note there may be flexibility around FTE for the successful candidate and Relocation expenses that can be negotiated and confirmed during the selection process.

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.