Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

This position reports to the Manager of Occupational Therapy and involves a split assignment to the Driver Evaluation and Training Service (DETS) and the Adult Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program. Within the DETS program, the role includes administering and interpreting clinical and/or on-road driving assessments and ensuring timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation. Attendance and contributions to program improvement at monthly team meetings. Communication with stakeholders including physicians, clients, family members and Alberta Transportation in a timely and professional manner is a regular component of the work. Experience and/or training in non-violent crisis intervention is considered an asset. Within the SROP program, the role includes occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and consultation for outpatients. Will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide rehabilitation services with a focus on neurological rehabilitation. Will plan and participate in education of clients, families, students, and other providers. Will participate in planning and operations within the program and the Occupational Therapy Service.

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.

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: 0.70 Posting End Date: 17-OCT-2024 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 27-OCT-2024 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2025 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 7 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.90 Maximum Salary: $51.80 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

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:

Demonstrated strong clinical decision-making ability in complex environments is required. Demonstrated skills in working in interdisciplinary teams, effective communication, planning, and organization are required. Minimum two years' experience with standardized adult assessment of visuospatial reasoning , functional cognition and neuro/musculoskeletal physical assessment. Previous experience working with adults with neurological impairment required. Must be able to complete the physical tasks of assisting with patient transfers, mobilizing upper extremities and assist with mobility.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with neuromuscular electrical stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation, perceptual rehabilitation and vision treatment modalities, equipment, and techniques. Experience working with individuals with cognitive impairment across the lifespan is preferred. Ability to assist with patient transfers, lifts and positioning is a necessary component of the role. Memberships with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and the Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists (SAOT).