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Your Opportunity:
Come join the dynamic Calgary Rural Rehabilitation team! This temporary part-time 0.4 FTE opportunity will be based out of the High River General Hospital. The Occupational Therapist will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and will primarily support (sub)Acute Care clients. On occasion, this position will also support other sites within the Rural portfolio (mileage and time are reimbursed). There will be opportunities to pick up additional shifts and support other areas within our rural service area (Outpatient / LTC). Days of work are negotiable. High River is located 25 min South of Calgary city limits. The hospital supports 27 (+3) acute care beds, 50 Long term care residents, an emergency department, labor and delivery, and cancer care. Reporting to the Rural Allied Health Manager (Adults), the Occupational Therapist will work with our existing rehabilitation team to provide integrated rehabilitation services across the continuum of health services. In addition to performing your clinical roles you will be expected to foster effective relationships within the site and across our rehabilitation teams, and at time participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives within the Rural Calgary zone.
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, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal 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 stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: acute care, outpatient Primary Location: High River Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 14-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 27-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required (or to be obtained within 2 months from start date). Excellent computer, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Strong assessment, conflict resolution and time management skills are required. Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks. You will be responsible for transferring / handling patients, carry and move equipment (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling upwards to 50 Ibs) as a regular part of the job.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience working in a rural area is strongly preferred. Previous experience working with an Acute Care population is an asset. AADL authorizer for small equipment and level A wheelchair and seating benefits. Good knowledge of current cognitive screening tools and assessments for an elderly population. At least 1 year of experience working as an Occupational Therapist.
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Responsibilities
Provide occupational therapy services to acute care clients, including assessment, treatment, goal setting, education, case management, and support for transitions and independence. Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to quality improvement, program development, mentoring, and supervision.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists, and Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers (or completion within two months of starting). Candidates need strong clinical, communication, assessment, conflict-resolution, and time-management abilities; rural and acute care experience, AADL authorizer status, and at least one year of occupational therapy experience are preferred or assets.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Assessment
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Acute Care
- Cognitive Screening
- Patient Handling
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Quality Improvement
- Case Management
- Client And Family Education
- Clinical Supervision
- Discharge And Transition Support
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Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Acute Care
- Outpatient Care
- Long-Term Care
- Rehabilitation
- Occupational Performance
- Functional Independence
- Cognitive Screening
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Treatment
- Self-Management
- Patient Education
- Case Management
- Referral
- Transition Support
- Interprofessional Teams
- Quality Improvement
- Program Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Supervision
- Therapy Assistant Supervision
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Alberta College Of Occupational Therapists
- AADL Authorizer
- Wheelchair And Seating
- Rural Healthcare
