Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist) (Edmonton)

Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist) (Edmonton)

03 Nov
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Alberta Health Services
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Edmonton

03 Nov

Alberta Health Services

Edmonton

Rehabilitation Navigator – Adult Specialized Outpatient Program. Please note, this position is open to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, and Psychologists. The Rehabilitation Navigator will coordinate and facilitate patient rehabilitation with a team of allied health clinicians and ensure the overall management of the level and quality of services received by patients is in accordance with best practice standards. Duties will include ensuring a smooth transition to outpatient services and from outpatients service to community based programs, efficient and timely processing of referrals and requests, the effective management of care based on established performance and outcome indicators; and the optimal and integrated use of outpatient interprofessional and community resources, in order to provide quality service for patients and their families in accordance with their goals and based on functional outcomes. The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) is the largest freestanding, comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation hospital in Canada, serving patients of all ages who require complex rehabilitation to enable them to participate in life to the fullest. The GRH vision is building Abilities for Life and is based on four trademarks: A leader in providing specialized tertiary rehabilitation across the lifespan. A robust partner with our patients and community in supporting patient-guided care. This is a collaborative program offering assessment and treatment from a multidisciplinary team of Allied Health Professionals. As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for coordinating occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area.



You will provide supervision to students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, serving as an integral member and providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence based and aligned with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, codes of ethics, and organizational policies and guidelines.
You will participate in program development and operational planning and represent the department on committees and programs. You will make decisions regarding staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physical Therapy, Adult Specialized Outpatient Program Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 12-NOV-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Physical Therapy, Adult Specialized Outpatient Program Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 12-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Off:



As Per Rotation Required

Qualifications:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program, or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience.
Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Additional Required

Qualifications:
Completion of master’s/bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathologists, and Psychology from an accredited university program and related experience. Minimum of three years’ (current within the last five years) experience working with adults and or older adults with rehabilitation needs. Must have a solid understanding of population specific disability causation, risk factor management, medical complications, and rehabilitation concepts. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication skills, excellent written and oral skills, computer proficiency and have experience working independently and within a team. Must be able to sit, manage phone and virtual technology, use computer for long periods. Must be able to mobilize throughout a large site. Preferred

Qualifications:
Specific knowledge of the Glenrose services and relevant community services is an asset. Connect Care training and experience is preferred. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. AHS values the diversity of the people and commu

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