Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your community-based Occupational Therapy skills within a small urban setting? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat is a very 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! Check out the range of benefits offered to AHS employees at: www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page12210.aspx. For further information re: working in the AHS South Zone, please contact: Shayne Berndt, Manager South (East) Zone Occupational Therapy - shayne.berndt@albertahealthservices.ca

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\xc2\xbfs 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 I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Community Occupational Therapy
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 05-MAY-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 15-MAY-2023
• Temporary End Date: 14-APR-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.30
• Maximum Salary: $49.65
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) Additional Required Qualifications:

Valid Heart & Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support certificate. Must have access to personal vehicle for business purposes. Preferred Qualifications:

AADL Authorizer status and previous community/homecare experience would be considered an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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