Occupational Therapist I - Rehabilitation Oncology

The Occupational Therapist I will be joining an experienced and engaged rehabilitation oncology team. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to provide inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy assessments and treatment to cancer patients, related to function, activities of daily living and quality of life; participate in patient education classes; provide patients and families with palliative care supports and be involved in program planning. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning through communication and assessments/interventions. You will be involved in supervision and delegation of tasks to therapy assistants and students. You will be required to demonstrate a high level of independent and critical skills in your daily activities and utilize effective time management and organizational skills.

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).

BCLS-HCP CPR certification is required. Minimum 4 years’ experience in occupational therapy is required. Current It’s Your Move Patient Handling course is required. Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment is required. Required to participate in patient handling, including transfers, mobilization, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 30 kg.

Oncology or palliative care experience. AADL. Authorizer and experience with equipment prescription. Experience with rehabilitation protocols related to cancer, pain and symptom management. Flexibility and originality in using a wide spectrum of occupational therapy skills. Experience with splinting, adaptive aids, equipment, orthotic devices and methods of pressure reduction. Experience with vocational rehabilitation and facilitating return to work/school.