Occupational Therapist I

The Occupational Therapist I is responsible for Occupational Therapy assessment, intervention and consultation for adults admitted to the Spinal Cord Injury and General Neurology Service. Assignment may also include assessment and treatment for adult inpatient and outpatient clients with an acquired brain injury. Assignment will be aligned with the skills, training, and experience of the successful candidate. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary teams which may include inpatient or outpatient services. Will plan and participate in education of clients, families, students, and other providers. Will participate in planning/program development for the Occupational Therapy Service and assigned programs. Will include collaboration and supervision of Therapy Assistants and students.

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).

Minimum of one year of experience in adult neuro-rehab (brain injury, stroke, and/or spinal cord injury) assessment and treatment. Experience with splinting, cognitive rehabilitation, home access and modifications, transfer training and progression, equipment assessment and ordering required. Effective teaching skills, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential. Participates in the development of protocols and resource materials, supervision of students and support staff. Must be physically capable to assist patients with transfers, mobilize and manipulate limbs, lift, bend and carry equipment as necessary.

Memberships with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) and the Society of Alberta Occupational Therapists (SAOT) are recommended. Knowledge of and/or experience using electronic medical record platforms are an asset (i.e., Connect Care and Netcare). Familiarity with diagnoses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Guillain Barre Syndrome, and peripheral nerve injury are considered and asset.