Occupational Therapist I

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Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your inpatient Occupational Therapy skills within a small urban hospital? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat is a cohesive group that consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a couple of hours north of the USA. The community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, a shopping mall and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!

Description:

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 functions as an integral member of the health care team. You will engage individuals, groups and communities in order to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. Interventions support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to the client¿s cognitive, affective, spiritual and physical strengths and limitations. The OT provides 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. The OT collaborates with client(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Classification:Occupational Therapist IUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program:Occupational TherapyPrimary Location:Medicine Hat Regional HospitalMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:15-AUG-2022Temporary Employee Class:Temp F/T BenefitsDate Available:25-AUG-2022Temporary End Date:23-JUN-2023Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:10Shift Pattern:DaysDays Off:Saturday/SundayMinimum Salary: $37.30Maximum Salary: $49.65Vehicle Requirement:Driver’s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in acute care would be considered an asset. Previous experience with Meditech e-documentation would be considered an asset.