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 with occupational therapy needs, part of which will be services focused on Mobility and Positioning. Services include assessment, collaborative goal setting, consultation, intervention and AADL authorization of equipment. The program has a strong foundation of collaborative, client-centered and strengths-based practice to address functional concerns. We employ coaching, 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. Service delivery settings include virtual, AHS clinics and client homes within the Edmonton Zone. This position works in a partnership with Pediatric Physical Therapy, the Early Interventionists, Speech Language Pathology and other AHS providers at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Home Care and Stollery Children’s Hospital. This position also provides input into OT service development, planning, and evaluation, as well as support mentoring of colleagues and students. The successful applicant practices in alignment with regulatory standards and legislation as well as professional, organizational and program policies, procedures and practice guidelines (including meeting workload targets). As such, the incumbent must achieve a successful passing grade in observations of clinical practice in the probationary/trial period and annually.

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).

AADL Wheelchair authorizer status required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist is preferred, with a focus on community experience. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet able to demonstrate understanding of team approach in client service is required. Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills paired with excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent knowledge of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program (AADL) is required. A vehicle in good working condition and a valid driver’s license is required.

Proficient computer skills and experience using Connect Care electronic documentation system is an asset.