Occupational Therapist — Interdisciplinary Rehab Specialist

Lifemark Health Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health benefits

Paid wellness and vacation days

Employee Share Ownership Program (Sh购物

30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug

Corporate discounts

Unlimited referral rewards

Job summary

Lifemark Meadowlark Centre in Edmonton is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based OT services and participate in a comprehensive chronic pain program within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess, treat, and discharge clients, ensuring education on seating, positioning, and independence. Candidates should have OT registration and a valid driver's license; bilingualism is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice.
• Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists in your province.
• 1-3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred
• Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle may be required
• In some cases, Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check
• In some cases, Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to clients
• Apply clinical expertise and professional competence in the assessment, intervention, consultation, case management, discharge planning, education, and follow-up of clients
• Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments
• Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations
• Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other funding parties
• Provide education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety
• Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls, and injury prevention.
• Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart
• Excel in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team environment
• Exhibit sound professional judgment

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical knowledge

Professional standards

Driver's license

Vulnerable Sector screening

Tuberculin clearance

Education

Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists

Job description

Lifemark Meadowlark Centre in Edmonton is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based OT services and participate in a comprehensive chronic pain program within an interdisciplinary team.

You will assess, treat, and discharge clients, ensuring education on seating, positioning, and independence. Candidates should have OT registration and a valid driver's license; bilingualism is a plus.