Occupational Therapist I – Rehabilitation Advice Line

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. This is a collaborative position with the North Zone Allied Health teams. This in-person position is based in Calgary at Health Link, and the Occupational Therapist will be providing virtual rehabilitation services to individuals living in North Zone. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, Rehabilitation Advice Line, and with the support of the Clinical Supervisor, the Occupational Therapist will enable client engagement in their rehabilitation program. The Occupational Therapist will be completing virtual assessment, treatment, education and management of clients. Flexibility and creativity are assets when developing a new service. This position will include a program evaluation component. The RAL Occupational Therapist will establish a therapeutic relationship with clients, demonstrating goal directed communication including effective listening, sensitivity, cultural awareness and advocacy. They require clinical knowledge in in a broad range of practice areas such as musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, neurological injuries and conditions and pediatric/adult/geriatric rehabilitation; prior experience in community care is required. They require technical skills including the ability to navigate Zoom and complete sessions virtually, comfort with dual monitors and multiple electronic platforms. Strong communication skills are essential, as the remainder of the client’s care team are in Northern Alberta.

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.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Bachelor or Masters of Occupational Therapy degree required. A minimum of 5 years’ experience providing frontline rehabilitation care in a variety of healthcare settings (e.g., acute, community, tertiary). Ability to manage a wide variety of clinical situations with varying levels of acuity and a heterogeneous population. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively liaise with various professionals. Ability to work confidently, independently and within collaborative partnerships. Ability to thoroughly and accurately collect and document information in a timely manner. Excellent computer skills essential, including working knowledge of Zoom, Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn and utilize multiple electronic platforms concurrently. Experience working in Electronic Medical Records. Prior community care experience (including assessment and provision of permanent equipment).

AADL authorizer including Level A seating benefits. Connect Care training. Experience in program evaluation. Experience providing virtual rehabilitation.