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As an Occupational Therapist, you will provide evidence-informed services focused on occupational performance to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or communities. You will engage clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation while collaborating with interprofessional teams.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists are required. Previous experience in acute care settings and familiarity with clinical documentation systems are preferred.
Working hours
40 hours per week
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Assessment
- Consultation
- Education
- Case Management
- Collaboration
- Goal Setting
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Self-Management
- Quality Improvement
- Mentoring
- Supervision
- Community Engagement
- Rehabilitation
- Client Advocacy
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Evidence-Informed Services
- Assessment
- Consultation
- Goal Setting
- Treatment
- Self-Management
- Quality Improvement
- Community Engagement
- Rehabilitation
- Client Advocacy
- Interprofessional Teams
- Clinical Supervision
- Triage
- Screening
- Collaboration
- Education
Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your community Occupational Therapy skills? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat 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. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping 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 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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 06-AUG-2026 Temporary End Date: 16-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in the acute care OT setting, using Connect Care/EPIC for clinical documentation, and AADL authorizer status would all be considered assets.
