Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

JOIN OUR TEAM at the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) – A leader in Specialized Patient Care. The RAH is proud to be Western Canada’s largest and busiest hospital, serving a diverse population from a vast catchment area that spans one-third of Canada’s land mass. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Each year, over 500,000 patients receive expert care through our wide range of specialized programs, including Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke Program, Orthopedic, General and Neurosurgery, the CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and many other dynamic inpatient and outpatient clinical areas. Our Rehabilitation Department is an integral part of the exceptional care delivered at the RAH. We are a collaborative team of OTs, PTs, Recreation Therapists, SLPs, and Therapy Assistants, driven by a commitment to clinical excellence, professional growth, and compassionate patient care. WHAT WE OFFER: A robust orientation and mentorship program that includes hands-on skill demonstration with a buddy, in-service education sessions, and access to a comprehensive library of clinically relevant learning materials. A chance to work in different areas, bringing variety and valuable experience across multiple clinical settings. A culture of ongoing professional development, supported by practice lead events, involvement in quality improvement initiatives. Wellness perks, including secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit station on-site, a fitness centre, and access to additional wellness activities. Ideal for both experienced OT’s and those newly entering the field.

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, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum 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 and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client¿s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, as well as experience working effectively within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills is a key requirement. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required. Candidates must have knowledge and ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). This role involves extensive repetitive motion tasks due to computer-based work tasks and charting. Candidates must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing, as well as perform repetitive movements. Active participation in hands-on patient care is expected, including tasks such as patient transfers, assisting bariatric clients, and engaging in activities involving bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances. The ability to lift and carry 10–15 kg regularly is also required.

Experience assessing and treating geriatric patients, community resource knowledge, equipment acquisition, the care continuum, and discharge planning. Minimum of one year of recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting or one acute care placement for new grads. Experience managing complex medical cases (end-of-life care, chronic disease, dementia) and working with marginalized or inner-city populations. Connect Care experience. Able to work minimum 4 shifts per month.