Senior Occupational Therapist, RTW - Calgary

Lifemark Health Group•Calgary, AB

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The clinical team at Bridlewood are passionate about enriching the health of their clients through a holistic approach. As the Senior Occupational Therapist, you will objectively assess a person's ability to perform daily and work-related tasks, identifying physical/cognitive limitations and guiding rehabilitation, return-to-work planning, accommodations, and support needs (like attendant care) for insurance/legal purposes. Help clients get back to meaningful activities through personalized therapy for physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges. Bridlewood is a popular southwest Calgary neighbourhood known for its family-friendly streets, green spaces, and convenient access to schools, shopping, and transit. 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 individuals facing physical, cognitive and mental wellness goals.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists in your province
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist
Provide leadership in areas of Case Management
Act as a preceptor or Supervisor where required
Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle may be required
Proficiency in computer skills

Nice To Haves

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
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Bilingualism - French and English are assets.

Responsibilities

Using assessment findings you will create tailored rehabilitation plans, recommend job or home modifications, and assist with return-to-work planning.
Conducting FCEs, MVA-related assessments, and objective reporting for insurers and stakeholders.
Support clients to get back to meaningful activities through personalized therapy for physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges.
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.

Benefits

$1500 annual learning and development allowance (based on employment status).
Team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success.
Centralized support so you can focus on care, not administration.
Robust onboarding and supervised new grad program.
Ongoing mentorship to support clinical skills development.
Support for specialized services including pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation – areas known for high career satisfaction due to their profound patient impact.
Opportunities for management roles, including Clinic Director and Regional Manager positions.
Job mobility, with relocation options across a national network.
Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid wellness and vacation days.
Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary.
30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.
Unlimited referral rewards – up to $5000 per successful hire.