Occupational Therapist I

As part of Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), the Rehabilitation Oncology team - which includes Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Recreation Therapy and Psychiatry - is growing with the opening of the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre (ACCC). We are looking for an experienced and team-oriented Occupational Therapist to join our team in a permanent part-time position, primarily supporting our inpatient units. Why Choose CCA? Meaningful Impact: Assist patients in improving their quality of life. Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team. Evidence-Informed Care: Participate in research/program development while leveraging your clinical knowledge. Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training in oncology and palliative care. Under general supervision of the Manager, the Occupational Therapist will: Triage and screen referrals; manage caseload in assigned areas. Assess, develop and implement tailored rehabilitation plans to help adapt to life and functional changes due to cancer treatment. Help patients achieve their goals through targeted interventions. Collaborate with healthcare professionals (includes participating in rounds, family conferences, meetings). Mentor staff and students. Co-create and provide educational materials for patients, families and community partners. Educate patients and families on strategies for improving daily function and wellness. Collaborate with community agencies to ensure continuity of care. Support cross-coverage across inpatient units and outpatient clinics to ensure continuity of patient care, develop new skills and adopt a team approach to care. All caseloads and hours of work associated with Supportive Care Services positions are subject to change based on operational needs.

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 Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Certification by first day of work. Minimum 2 years of working experience in an adult inpatient cancer care setting. Empathy and compassion: a deep understanding of the functional, cognitive and emotional needs of patients with cancer. Experience working with patients undergoing chemotherapy, systemic therapy and radiation therapy. Effective interpersonal communication: Ability to connect with patients, families and healthcare teams in various modes of communication (verbal, written, Zoom, email). Experience providing occupational therapy in an interdisciplinary team. Experience discharge planning and community resources. Experience with wheelchair and seating assessments. Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and electronic medical record documentation (e.g., Epic Connect Care). Experience working with Therapy Assistants.

Minimum 5 years of oncology experience in an urban adult inpatient setting. Acute inpatient neurorehabilitation experience within the last five years. Experience with patients undergoing bone marrow transplant care and hematological cancers. Experience with cognitive assessments commonly used in adult oncology. Experience facilitating groups and classes. AADL authorizer for mobility aids. Experience with cancer related lymphedema management.