Occupational Therapist I

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

📁: Occupational Therapy

📅   : ALB00445929 Requisition #

📅   : Jul 26, 2024 Post Date

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Classification: Occupational Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy

Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 02-AUG-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 26-AUG-2024

Temporary End Date: 25-APR-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $38.90

Maximum Salary: $51.80

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:

Demonstrated experience with tertiary assessment and treatment of adult patients with neurological diagnoses (Stroke, Brain injury or General Neurology) is required. Experience with functional cognitive assessments is required. Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills are also required. The successful applicant must be able to complete the physical demands of the work including assisting with patient transfers, mobilizing limbs and assisting with positioning. Experience working with individuals with neurological impairment for a minimum of one year. An ability to effectively manage caseloads/time on different teams and adapt to evolving patient needs is essential. Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are also required. The successful applicant will be required to perform physically demanding tasks such as assisting with patient transfers, supported mobility and supporting and manipulating body limbs. Experience working with individuals who are experiencing emotional disturbance (depression, anxiety, etc.) related to adjustment or cognitive impairments is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership with SAOT/CAOT. Experience working in the rehabilitation of cognitive, physical, visual and perceptual impairments in adults and in the provision of adapted or specialized equipment, treatment modalities such as NMES/FES, computer-based technologies, and joint protection strategies are an asset. Strong knowledge of anatomy, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity considered preferable. Experience rehabilitating individuals with tone and spasticity an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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