Occupational Therapist I

The Occupational Therapist I - Stroke Early Supported Discharge works under the direction of the Team Lead of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, within the Specialized Rehabilitation Outpatient Program. Provides team intake assessments, individual occupational therapy assessment and interdisciplinary treatment. Will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to develop client centered individualized treatment interventions. Will work closely with therapy assistants and delegate treatment interventions to them. Will travel to client’s homes in the community to provide assessment and treatment. Reports to the Manager of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team.

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).

Experience working in the stroke rehabilitation of adults is needed. Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are also required. Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments with minimal direction is required. Must be able to work independently with adults in their homes and community and perform physically demanding activities applying appropriate body mechanics. CPR certification required.

Membership with S.A.O.T. or C.A.O.T. preferred. Home Care experience would be beneficial. Experience in the provision of adapted or specialized equipment is considered an asset. Familiarity with Outlook and Connect Care an asset.