Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) – Calgary

Job title: Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) – Calgary

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Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) – Calgary

Full Time & Part time Positions

CBI Health is seeking experienced OTA/PTAs to work in the community in the Calgary area to support patients that are transitioning from the hospital.

Are you looking for a company that supports you in providing an interdisciplinary, evidence-based and innovative approach to home care? Are you a self-starter who also thrives in an autonomous environment? Then CBI Health is the home for you!

As an OTA/PTA at CBI Health, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that uses an integrated and collaborative approach to service delivery. CBI Health has demonstrated that In-Home care can be diverse and individualized with evidence of improved outcomes and satisfaction for personnel, patients and families. CBI Health has strengthened the traditional In-Home service delivery model by focusing on a holistic approach to care. As part of the dynamic and self-directed care team, you work together to effectively meet the patient’s goals.

Program Description

The In-Home Restorative Care Program will provide person centered care at home for individuals who have recently experienced a loss of functional ability because of a decline in health status or after a medical event. The goal will be to increase strength, mobility, and functional ability to allow clients to return to an established baseline that enabled them to remain at home for as long as possible. While admitted to the In-Home Restorative Care Program individuals will receive medical and nursing oversight, active rehabilitation programming, access to social work and access to personal care support depending on the individuals assessed need. Through a collaborative process including both AHS and CBI, personalized care plans will be established and will include goal setting for a short term rehabilitation and other restorative care services, in alignment with AHS Rehabilitation Model of Care.

Restorative Care is defined as:

A type of rehabilitation that enables clients to regain or retain their independence following the debilitating effects of acute illness, injury, or prolonged hospitalization. It is a time limited, multi-disciplinary, goal oriented and client-centered approach. Restorative care helps clients, across the continuum of care, return to home and remain at home as long as possible. It mitigates the risk or need for higher levels of health care or premature admission to a Continuing Care living option. Restorative care helps medically stable clients learn or re-learn the necessary skills required to complete their daily living activities. Restorative care can also refer to a health service setting (see above description) The services will be provided by an integrated team that includes a case manager, regulated health professionals such as OT, PT, SW, a Nurse Practitioner and rehab assistants with expertise in working with the frail elderly population and/ or adults living with complex chronic conditions.

The services will be provided by an integrated team that includes a case manager, regulated health professionals such as OT, PT, SW, a Nurse Practitioner and rehab assistants with expertise in working with the frail elderly population and/ or adults living with complex chronic conditions.

Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day

• Act as a liaison between the client and the Physiotherapist
• Assist with the Physiotherapist’s caseloads
• Support clients with their rehabilitative programs
• Process and perform clerical audits for discharged patient charts

What we offer

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and our knowledgeable interdisciplinary teams who make it all possible. Our training, coaching and mentoring programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning – as well as support and guidance, whenever you need it. You will not only have the freedom to define your own career path, you can create your schedule and make decisions that are best for you.

Here’s a look at our total rewards:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive generous benefits plan for you and your family
• Flexible caseloads & schedule to meet your work life balance needs
• Mobile technology and training provided
• Supportive onboarding program, peer-to-peer support, mentorship and ongoing learning and professional development
• Autonomy to explore and reach your goals including opportunities to progress to management
• Opportunities to develop and expand your clinical practice
• Research and program development initiatives
• Opportunities to grow you career with CBI Health’s national network

What you need to be successful

• You possess a post-secondary diploma as an OTA/PTA Assistant or Kinesiology degree is preferred
• You have a general knowledge of mobility aids and assistive equipment
• Your focus is to embrace and support person and family-centered care
• You are passionate, empathetic, use good judgement and apply critical thinking when making decisions
• You are known for your excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaboration within an interdisciplinary team as well as work independently
• You value the role a therapist plays in keeping clients at home when that is of personal importance
• A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle that you can use to travel within the Calgary community as part of the CBI Home Health team

Join us at CBI Health – Because your care matters

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you’re First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit or Metis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.

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