Occupational Therapist I

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).

Active member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) & eligibility for registration with the CAOT. CPR (BCLS) Certification. Frequent travel to all parts of the Edmonton Zone is required in all weather conditions. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet able to demonstrate understanding of team approach in client service is required. Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills paired with excellent organizational and time management skills. Technical and clinical competence with a positive attitude, flexibility and resourcefulness are valued attributes in this role.

Membership with CAOT is preferred, membership with SAOT (Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists) is desired. Meditech training or experience documenting in an electronic medical record is an asset. Previous occupational therapy experience in a community setting with understanding of community programs. Previous experience with prescribing and teaching the use of mobility, wheelchair, toileting, and bathing aids for adults is preferred.