Occupational Therapist I

Are you looking to make a difference for adults with a cancer diagnosis? Cancer Care Alberta is currently looking for Occupational Therapist I (OTI) to join our team working at Grande Prairie Cancer Centre. You will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups. You may act as direct service provider, consultant, educator or advocate and an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals to enable meaningful occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, physical strengths and limitations. You will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and supports within the client’s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. Clients & families will be integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in care and in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. The OTI will participate in a variety of teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients and families to advance services for the clients. You will participate in supervising therapy assistants and students, peer mentoring as well as have opportunities for mentorship. Please note flexibility in scheduling, working hours or FTE for this position that also meets operational requirements. Position eligible for relocation expense reimbursement up to 10% of the annual base salary in accordance with organizational policy.

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).

Active Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Certification by start date. Empathy and compassion: a deep understanding of the functional, cognitive and emotional needs of patients with cancer. Effective interpersonal communication with the ability to connect with patients, families and healthcare teams in various modes of communication (verbal, written, Zoom, email). Experience providing occupational therapy in an interdisciplinary team, including therapy assistants. Experience with discharge planning and community resources. Experience with wheelchair and seating assessments. Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills. Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word). Ability to perform physical demands that incudes repetitive lifting, transferring of patients and or equipment as well as prolonged sitting, keyboarding/computer and headset use. New Graduates from a recognized and or accredited Occupational Therapy program are encouraged to apply. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.

1 year of occupational therapy experience working in adult urban settings (hospital, clinics, home care). Experience with oncology/palliative patients & rehabilitation protocols related to cancer, pain/symptom management. Experience with Epic/Connect Care. AADL Authorizer. Experience with wide spectrum of OT skills e.g. splinting, adaptive aids/equipment, orthotic devices & methods of pressure reduction, facilitating return to work/school and lymphedema management.