Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physiotherapist (PT)
Join Our Team!
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Occupational Therapist (OT) and/or Physiotherapist (PT) to join our interdisciplinary team in a long-term care/nursing home setting in Alberta.
This is a great opportunity for a therapist who is passionate about working with older adults and making a meaningful difference in residents' quality of life, mobility, independence, and overall well-being.
New graduates are welcome to apply!
Position Details
- Position: Occupational Therapist (OT) / Physiotherapist (PT)
- Employment: 1.0 FTE Full-Time and 0.5 FTE Part-Time
- Status: Permanent
- Location: [Nursing Home Name], Alberta
- Reports To: Occupational Therapy Manager
- New Graduates: Welcome to apply
Key Responsibilities
As part of our interdisciplinary care team, you will:
- Assess residents' functional, mobility, and rehabilitation needs.
- Develop individualized treatment and care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
- Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions to maintain or improve residents' strength, mobility, function, independence, and quality of life.
- Complete assessments and reassessments and monitor residents' progress.
- Provide recommendations related to mobility, transfers, seating, positioning, equipment, and falls prevention as appropriate.
- Collaborate with nursing, health care aides, physicians, recreation, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in care planning and contribute to resident-centred goals.
- Provide education and recommendations to residents, families, and staff.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and activities that support excellent resident care.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy program.
- Current registration and good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) for OT or the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta (CPA) for PT. Provisional registration is accepted.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- A genuine interest in working with seniors and supporting resident-centred care.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
- Previous experience in long-term care, continuing care, geriatrics, or rehabilitation is an asset but not required.
- Knowledge or experience with MDS/RAI is an asset.
- Experience with mobility assessments, falls prevention, seating/positioning, and adaptive equipment is an asset.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful work where you can make a difference in residents' lives.
- Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
- Opportunity to develop and strengthen your clinical skills in geriatrics and continuing care.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- A workplace that values compassion, dignity, respect, teamwork, and resident quality of life.
If you are a caring and motivated OT or PT who enjoys working with seniors and wants to make a difference every day, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today and join our team!ment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
