Occupational Therapist I - Home Living
Job Detail
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides evidence-informed occupational therapy services within Edmonton Zone Continuing Care Home Living. The role focuses on improving occupational performance, independence, and quality of life for clients across all ages and life stages with physical, cognitive, mental health, and complex care needs. Responsibilities include triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, education, case management, referrals, transition support, rehabilitation planning, client and family engagement, quality improvement activities, peer mentoring, student supervision, and clinical supervision of Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides. The OT works collaboratively with healthcare teams, clients, families, caregivers, and community partners while following professional standards and evidence-based practices.
Benefits
Full-time benefits, multidisciplinary healthcare environment, community-based practice, professional development, quality improvement participation.