Occupational Therapist I - Outpatient Rheumatology
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Rehabilitation and Allied Health
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 14-JAN-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 24-JAN-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: Not Applicable
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:Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. 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. You must be a highly motivated, confident & enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. You must be 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. You can work independently and as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. You are a reliable worker who uses time effectively and can prioritize/complete tasks in a busy work environment. You have effective teaching skills for students and other professionals. One year in the last 3 years of ambulatory hospital experience required, preferably in the Edmonton zone, preferably with individuals experiencing chronic disease. Basic computer skills are a must; familiarity with Connect Care. Netcare, Outlook and other electronic medical records are preferred. Experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating tasks provided to therapy assistants is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge and experience with chronic disease management as well as completion of Health Change Methodology training are assets. Experience working with individuals with rheumatological disease including provision of joint-specific exercises, fabrication or provision of orthotic devices, assessment and prescription of adaptive aids and devices, and participation in self-management and education programs such as energy conservation or joint protection.
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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