Occupational Therapist

Lifemark

  • Calgary, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
The Return to Work program at Lifemark Father David Bauer Arena is looking for an occupational therapist to join our team!The RTW program offers stability and team based work, with compensation that is competitive with industry standards.The Lifemark RTW program provides interdisciplinary care for injured workers, in preparation for return to work. Clients are referred from WCB following workplace injuries: both musculoskeletal (e.g., sprains/strains, tendonitis, fractures, dislocations, etc.) and psychological (e.g., post traumatic stress, adjustment disorder, major depressive disorder, etc.)The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality assessment and treatment of injuries, with a goal of improving function, managing symptoms, and reducing the impact of workplace injury on clients’ lives.The occupational therapist position requires working closely with an interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, physiotherapists, kinesiologist, and physicians. There is also plenty of opportunities to collaborate with other occupational therapists.Location: 2424 University Drive NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3Y9Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.Mandatory requirements: Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational TherapistsYour Day-to-Day
  • Assessing client’s physical and/or cognitive functioning within the clinic and in the community.
  • Creating and implementing individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoning
  • Educating clients on topics such as therapeutic modalities, interpersonal skills, mental and physical health literacy, wellness planning, etc.
  • Supporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations)
  • Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely manner
  • Participating in case conferences and case management with various stakeholders
  • Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic and other program clinics
  • Supervising Occupational Therapy students (as preferred)
  • Networking with all stakeholders to promote Lifemark OT programs
  • Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment
What You Bring to the Team:
  • Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists
  • Previous experience treating clients with physical, neurological, and/or mental health conditions
  • Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development
  • Previous experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WCB referrals is a strong asset
  • Experience supporting occupational rehabilitation is a strong asset
  • A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
Why Lifemark:We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!
We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees:
  • Competitive salary with benefits package
  • Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment
  • Specialty physiotherapy-based services such as pelvic health, vestibular, concussion, and cancer rehab
  • Virtual Care platform and E-charting software
  • Pathways for clinical leadership
  • National Partner of Special Olympics Canada
  • GoodLife Fitness discount
Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at

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