Your Opportunity:
Located 2 hours southeast of Calgary and 1 hour and 30 minutes northwest of the US border, Lethbridge offers an unmatched blend of small-town charm and vibrant amenities. Enjoy a lower cost of living and exceptional quality of life surrounded by over 130 parks, 113 playgrounds, ice skating arenas, multiple hiking trails, and swimming pools. The city's friendly atmosphere, warm Chinook winds, and iconic High-Level Bridge add to its appeal. Qualified candidates may be eligible for relocation assistance. The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides their expertise in a dynamic and ever-changing Long-Term Care environment. The position involves consultation and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team - Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist, Registered Dietician, Recreational Therapist, Pharmacist, Health Care Aides, including supervising therapy assistants. In addition, the OT attends and contributes to the weekly rounds through written and/or verbal report. As an educator, the OT will seize opportunities for teaching moments with residents and their families as well as participate in the admission and discharge planning processes when applicable. The OT assesses and continually monitors our residents and clearly communicates concerns with other staff and physicians. The OT works closely with other stakeholders in our resident's medical journey. This OT position provides support to several units under the Long-Term Care umbrella within St. Michael's Health Centre, including Complex Mental Health, Palliative Care, Complex Medical and regular open/locked Long Term Care.
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: LTC Therapies
- Primary Location: St. Michael's Health Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 29-JAN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
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:
AADL Authorizer. Wheelchair Seating.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Connect Care. Experience with Seniors Population.
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