Occupational Therapist I
Alberta Health Services
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Medicine Hat, AB
Contract type: Part time
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your community Occupational Therapy skills? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a couple of hours north of the USA. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!
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: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.90 Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2024 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 17-NOV-2024 Hours per Shift: 7 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.90 Maximum Salary: $51.80 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer. Previous experience working within homecare or community settings would be considered an asset.
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your community Occupational Therapy skills? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a couple of hours north of the USA. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!
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: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.90 Posting End Date: 07-NOV-2024 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 17-NOV-2024 Hours per Shift: 7 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $38.90 Maximum Salary: $51.80 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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:
Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care. Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer. Previous experience working within homecare or community settings would be considered an asset.
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