Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) in Calgary is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to deliver evidence-informed OT services within the inpatient team. You will assess, treat and support patients' independence in self-care, productivity and leisure, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to optimize outcomes.

You will participate in weekend rotations, handle a demanding caseload in acute medical or surgical units, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and education for staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required.
• Experience in an adult urban acute care medical or surgical unit setting as an OT in the past 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within the inpatient OT team.
• Engage individuals to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure.
• Triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to advance services and quality improvement.
• Provide supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Skills

BCLS-HCP certification

Adult acute care experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration

Job description

South Health Campus (SHC) services Calgary and the surrounding rural areas, and was designed as a referral centre for Southern Alberta. SHC operational philosophy has been built on Four Pillars: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family Centered Care, and Innovation. These pillars guide the development and delivery of service to all patients and families at SHC. The Allied Health department at South Health Campus provides services to in-patient units and out-patient service areas. Under general supervision from the Allied Health Assistant Manager and support from the Clinical Practice Leader, this Occupational Therapist I position is primarily responsible to providing direct patient care within our In-patient team. The caseload for this position may include acute care medical, neuro and surgical areas, with potential for coverage as required in critical care (ICU and ED). This position will also provide weekend coverage on a rotational basis. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting and transferring of patients and/or equipment. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance, designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations.As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans.You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 12-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Allied Health
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 12-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification required. Experience in an adult urban acute care medical or surgical unit setting as an Occupational Therapist in the past 2 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience providing Occupational Therapy (OT) support in the ED and/or ICU of an adult urban acute care/hospital setting in the past year. Experience supporting the multidisciplinary team with decision making and capacity issues. Experience in wound care services is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.