Occupational Therapist I - Emergency Department
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Ambulatory Care & Transplant Services
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.71
- Posting End Date: 16-JUN-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 19-JUN-2023
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Length of Shift in weeks: 4
- Shifts per cycle: 9
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Possess proven communication skills to work cooperatively with health care team members, patients and their families in a fast paced environment. Strong professional judgment, initiative, and effective time management skills are necessary. Ability to work with various computer programs is an asset. Your quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations. Demonstrated clarity in your communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written including clinical documentation, is required. Must be a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. Able to act quickly and decisively using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Able to utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impact, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate. Strong collaboration and consultation skills. You can work independently & as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. 2 years of experience within the last 5 years in an acute care setting preferred. Experience in MSK assessment, geriatric assessment, falls prevention and chronic disease management preferred. Knowledge of community resources is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:Ambulatory care experience beneficial. Experience with complex patient populations, MSK assessment, geriatric assessment, cognitive assessment, orthopedics, and chronic disease management preferred. Knowledge of community resources in and around Edmonton is an asset. Basic computer skills are a must; familiarity with Netcare, Outlook and other electronic medical records (Connect Care) preferred.
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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