21 Oct
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Lifemark Health Group
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Edmonton
21 Oct
Lifemark Health Group
Edmonton
Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually
Develop your potential. Make a difference.
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Canadians? At Lifemark, your work makes a real difference—expanding access to care and creating lasting impact in the communities you serve.
Lifemark Meadowlark Centre is a large interdisciplinary rehabilitation clinic that offers physiotherapy services in Edmonton to those injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), those injured at work (WCB), along with veterans, athletes and others injured during regular activities or while performing as weekend warriors. Lifemark Meadowlark Centre also has a government funded chronic pain program in which physiotherapists work closely with physicians, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and kinesiologists, to help improve clients function and quality of life. We are conveniently located in the Meadowlark medical mall in Edmonton’s west end with free parking is available. The clinic is home to one of the most intensive, education-based chronic pain programs in Alberta, operating within a fully funded, interdisciplinary model. This is a highly specialized and niche role, best suited for clinicians who are curious, collaborative, and motivated by complex clinical work rather than volume-based practice.
Your impact
Our OTs provide both individual and program-based treatments and assessments for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents and workplace injuries. They also play a pivotal role in supporting veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members, first responders, and individuals facing physical, cognitive and mental wellness goals. In this role, you will:
- Provide comprehensive,
evidence-based Occupational Therapy services to clients
- Apply clinical expertise and professional competence in the assessment, intervention, consultation, case management, discharge planning, education, and follow-up of clients
- Perform clinical evaluations, including admission assessments, ADL assessments, specialized seating and positioning assessments
- Identification of appropriate equipment needs with initiation of recommendations
- Consult with local vendors regarding equipment trials and complete applications/funding letters to Ministry of Health, insurance agencies and other funding parties
- Provide education on seating and positioning, independence with activities of daily living, wheelchairs and adaptive aides as well as providing ongoing education to clients and family to improve function, independence and safety
- Provide ongoing evaluation of restraint use, wound prevention, falls, and injury prevention.
- Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart
- Excel in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team environment
- Exhibit sound professional judgment
Are you the right fit?
As one of the largest networks of OTs in the nation, you will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary setting, delivering high-quality, client-centered care across multiple clinics,
or specific clinic and community settings. Key skills and qualifications include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists in your province.
- 1-3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle may be required
- In some cases, Valid Vulnerable Sector screening check
- In some cases, Proof of Tuberculin (2-Step Mantoux Test) clearance (within 6 months)
Other Requirements:
- Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal/orthopedic injury, home safety, ergonomics and/or return to work.
- Passion for your profession and commitment to ongoing professional development
- Superior interpersonal relations, communication, problem-solving, time management, computer and documentation skills
- Proficiency in computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- Bilingualism - French and English are assets.
Working at Lifemark
We believe that when our team members thrive, our patients feel the difference We’re committed to empowering you to build a fulfilling career, providing the support you need to explore your interests and create your own path. Wherever you are in your career, Lifemark offers the support you need to succeed. You can develop your clinical skills and
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