Occupational Therapist I

This Occupational Therapist position covers the community of the Crowsnest Pass in beautiful Southwestern Alberta. Under general supervision from the manager and the Clinical Lead, the Occupational Therapist performs duties relating to the assessment, treatment, education and management of the client within their own homes, including lodges, Designated Supportive Living space and senior’s apartments. There may be times when coverage of the acute care unit will be needed. There is a very strong focus on the multi-disciplinary and collaborative process including and focused on the client. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team. Be self-directed and able to work and independently with excellent time management and prioritization skills, Demonstrate patient and family centered care principles into own clinical practice. Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the values of AHS - compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety. If you have any questions regarding the opportunities this position will provide, please call the manager at 1-403-634-1567.

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).

As required.

AADL authorizer. Experience working as an Occupational Therapist in a home care or community setting. Experience with Connect Care.