Occupational Therapist I

The Allied Health Community Pediatric OT is a community-based OT whose practice involves health promotion and primary rehabilitation for children and families. The successful candidate will be a member of a team that provides Occupational Therapy services to children and families age birth to 18 years with occupational therapy needs. Services include assessment, collaborative goal setting, consultation and intervention. The program has a strong foundation of collaborative, client-centered and strengths-based practice to address functional concerns. It employs coaching, Neuro-Relational Framework, Health Change Methodology, and other tools to understand hopes and aspirations, barriers to function, and provision of interventions to facilitate engagement in their home and community. Services are provided virtually as well as in-person. Settings may include virtual, AHS clinics and community locations within the Edmonton Zone. This position works in a partnership with Pediatric Community Rehabilitation including Physiotherapists, Early Intervention Programs, Speech Language Pathology and other healthcare providers. This position also provides input into OT service development, planning, and evaluation, as well as support mentoring of colleagues 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).

Ability to be self-directed and to effectively work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in clinical and virtual settings. Must possess strong assessment, communication, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated problem solving, planning and organization skills. Experience working in collaboration with community partners and program development. Must demonstrate a strong patient/family-centered approach to care. A high degree of cognitive effort is required related to prolonged clinical decision making. A high level of physical effort may be required related to clinical caseload. The OT I may be required to maintain a standing position and perform up to a medium level of work (20-50 lbs. handled occasionally) including bending, pushing, pulling, and/or rotation related to client transfers or therapeutic intervention. The OT I may sit for long periods of time on small chairs/stools or on the floor depending on the work required. Initiative and ability to work independently in clinical and virtual settings. Access to own vehicle. Ability and willingness to travel to various community sites and client homes as required.

Previous work experience in Pediatric Occupational Therapy and/or Physical service delivery setting. Experience working in small groups or individually with children. Able to prioritize work. Able to be an effective team member. Able to maintain confidentiality. Strong commitment to customer service. Able to deal courteously and effectively with clients. CPR certification required. Experience with an EMR.