Occupational Therapist I – Alberta Health Services

Job Title: Occupational Therapist I

Location: Calgary, AB

Job Description: Your Opportunity:Reporting to the Care Manager, the Occupational Therapist works as a member of an inter-professional health care team; within the full scope of their professional practice. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of the clients living in Continuing care home Type B and Supportive Living. Fosters and promotes continuity of care and cooperative partnerships by liaising with ISFL Case managers and interprofessional teams, primary care physicians, acute care hospitals, contracted service providers, and other programs/organizations involved in providing services. Acts as an advocate for the system and the client recognizes safeguards and advances the rights and choices of the client and serves as an active liaison between the client and others internal and external to the organization.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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Integrated Supportive and Facility Living, Seniors Health
• Primary Location: Northwest Centre 1
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 31-DEC-2024
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 13-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: Varies
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Other
• 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:Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all members of the interdisciplinary team. Strong communication (both written and oral), effective decision-making, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required. Have the ability to work in a fast-paced, non-sedentary clinical role, be self-directed and work independently, and use sound professional judgment. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word and Outlook. There is also an expectation to travel in between the Continuing Care Type B or Supportive Living sites. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related purposes is a requirement. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software including Word and Outlook. Must be physically able to perform all aspects of the position: walk a minimum of 3 Kilometers per shift, including stairs while carrying up to 25 lbs. Also able to tolerate bending, lifting, and twisting in accordance with the move-safe training for client transport/lift/transfer & reposition while using equipment such as lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Orientation to this role is full-time for 4 consecutive weeks for applicants external to ISFL. Applicants must be able to commit to this 4-week requirement. Recent (within the last 3 years) community experience with Integrated Supportive and Facility Living, Integrated Home Care required. Preferred Qualifications:Able to perform Seating assessment independently for a population that lives in Continuing Care Home Type B or Continuing Care Home Type A will be considered an asset. Current AADL Authorizer statusPlease 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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Company Name: Alberta Health Services

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