Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services

3mo ago

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Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Healthcare
Ponoka

Requirements

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). You are a graduate from an approved school of occupational therapy and eligible for registration with the Canadian and Alberta Associations of Occupational Therapists. You will have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. CPR required – BLS for Health Care Providers Level C. You are physically capable of carrying out the duties of this position. This physically demanding position requires the OT to physically assist patients in a variety of functional tasks. Complex moderate to severe brain injured patients may be very dependent for care at times. You are expected to manage behaviourally challenged patients. Greater than 6 months experience in working in neurology, with stroke and brain injured patients is desired. Three years’ clinical experience in rehabilitation services using a client centered approach is preferred.

Responsibilities

Within the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury, reporting to the Unit Manager, you will provide a broad range of services in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing client centered treatment programs for patients with acquired brain injury.
Your role will include accessing, evaluating and recommending adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, seating components and UE orthotics.
In this role you will also work with behaviourally challenged patients within the program.
You will also direct the work of therapy assistants assigned to help you manage your caseload.
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.

FAQs

What type of facility will I be working in as an Occupational Therapist I?

You will be working at the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury, which is a 48-bed facility providing care for patients with acquired brain injuries through an interdisciplinary approach.

Who will I report to in this role?

You will report to the Unit Manager of the Halvar Jonson Centre for Brain Injury.

What is the primary focus of the Occupational Therapist I position?

The primary focus is to assess, plan, and implement client-centered treatment programs for patients with acquired brain injuries, addressing their self-care, productivity, and leisure needs.

What are the working hours for this position?

The position involves 7.75-hour shifts on a Days shift pattern, with Saturdays and Sundays as days off.

Are there any physical requirements for this role?

Yes, the position is physically demanding and requires the Occupational Therapist to assist patients in a variety of functional tasks, including managing behaviorally challenged patients.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

You must have completed a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Is experience in neurology or rehabilitation services preferred for this position?

Yes, greater than 6 months of experience working with stroke and brain-injured patients is desired, and three years of clinical experience in rehabilitation services using a client-centered approach is preferred.

What additional qualifications are required for this job?

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required, along with CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Providers Level C). You must also be physically capable of performing the duties of the position.

What kind of team will I be part of in this job?

You will be part of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to support clients' rehabilitation and recovery.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is from $38.90 to $51.80 per hour.

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