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The Royal Alexandra Hospital is a large teaching hospital. Working in a fast-paced environment, the Occupational Therapist we are looking for will be primarily based within the Emergency Department. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment programs for patients within various programs. You must have the ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning 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 Royal Alexandra Hospital Rehabilitation Department strives to provide excellent patient centered care through ongoing mentorship, education and implementation of evidence informed and best practice strategies. The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events as well supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, the Pulse Fitness Centre and other ReVitalize activities.
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.
Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) is required. A minimum of 1 year recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting is preferred. Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, and dementia) is preferred. Experience working with the marginalized population with a good understanding of inner city clients and resources is preferred. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning and problem solving skills are required. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team is required. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience with Connect Care is preferred. Work tasks and charting is computer based so there are extensive repetitive motion tasks. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e. transfers, bariatric clients, bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances). Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly if needed.
AADL authorizer qualifications is an asset. Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients within the geriatric population is an asset. Experience in the assessment and treatment of patients with acute or chronic musculoskeletal injuries is an asset. Knowledge of community resources; equipment acquisition; continuum of care and discharge planning is an asset. Experience working in the Emergency Department is an asset.
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