Occupational Therapist I

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***Please note: This position will be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement up to 10% of the annual base salary in accordance with organizational policy.

Are you looking to make a difference for adults with a cancer diagnosis? CCA is currently looking for Occupational Therapist I (OTI) to join our team working at Central Alberta Cancer Centre. You will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals and groups. You may act as direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals/groups to enable meaningful occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure.

You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, physical strengths and limitations. You will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, 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.

Clients & families will be integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in care and in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. The OTI will participate in a variety of teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients and families to advance services for the clients. You will participate in supervising therapy assistants and students, peer mentoring as well as have opportunities for mentorship. Please note there can be flexibility in scheduling, working hours or FTE for this position that also meets operational requirements.