Occupational Therapist I
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- English
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Original job description
As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, the Occupational Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions which impact independence and quality of life. As a primary care provider, the Occupational Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients of varying acuity in need of early Occupation Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for adaptive strategies, assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized GNH Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Occupational Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.
Description:
Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.
- Classification:
- Occupational Therapist I
- Union:
- COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Primary Location:
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details:
- As Per Location
- Multi-Site:
- Not Applicable
- FTE:
- 0.40
- Posting End Date:
- 20-NOV-2026
- Temporary Employee Class:
- Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available:
- 21-DEC-2026
- Temporary End Date:
- 30-JUN-2027
- Hours per Shift:
- 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks:
- 2
- Shifts per cycle:
- 4
- Shift Pattern:
- Weekends
- Days Off:
- Other
- Minimum Salary:
- $42.51
- Maximum Salary:
- $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement:
- Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with relevant clinical applications (Alberta Netcare Portal, Connect Care).
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Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients in the Emergency Department and, as needed, other inpatient units, providing evidence-based occupational therapy for a range of functional and clinical conditions. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, hospital staff, and community agencies on case management, discharge planning, adaptive strategies, equipment, and resources, and supervise therapist assistants.
Requirements
A graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent, active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists, and Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification are required. Experience with Alberta Netcare Portal and Connect Care is preferred.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Functional Assessment
- Patient-Focused Care
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment
- Cardiovascular Assessment and Treatment
- Neurological Assessment and Treatment
- Vestibular Assessment and Treatment
- Cognitive Assessment
- Splinting
- Adaptive Strategies
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Therapist Assistant Supervision
- Community Resource Coordination
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Emergency Department
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Functional Assessment
- Patient-Centered Care
- Case Management
- Discharge Planning
- Orthopedics
- Acute Care
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Postoperative Hand Therapy
- Lower Extremity Clinic
- Splinting
- Mental Health
- Cognitive Assessment
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Cardiovascular Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
- Vestibular Conditions
- Adaptive Strategies
- Assistive Equipment
- Community Resources
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Therapist Assistant Supervision
- Alberta Netcare Portal
- Connect Care
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C
- Evidence-Based Practice