Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team in Lethbridge. This role focuses on delivering evidence-informed services that enhance occupational performance for individuals and groups. You will play a vital role in supporting clients to achieve their functional abilities and independence while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. With opportunities for professional growth and involvement in quality improvement initiatives, this position promises a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience in acute care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment programs for clients.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for effective client care.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Client Care

Assessment and Diagnosis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Lethbridge is a thriving hub for adventure, agriculture, heritage, history, cuisine, and 200 km of walking/biking trails. Just a short drive away are rugged Badlands and majestic Rocky Mountains. Lethbridge is a day trip away from 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is home to many amazing local attractions. The Occupational Therapist we are looking for will primarily work on the acute care units. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation, and treatment programs for clients within various programs. You must have the ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective client care and appropriate discharge planning, as this is an essential part of this role. Occupational Therapists work and learn in a variety of clinical areas including medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and arthroplasty. You may also provide support to all service areas listed above. The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events, supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives.

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, focusing 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 your professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Classification: Occupational Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Department
Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.60
Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2025
Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available: 30-JAN-2025
Temporary End Date: 06-FEB-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 6
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $38.90
Maximum Salary: $51.80
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in acute care.