Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Camrose; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $60,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Camrose seeks an Occupational Therapist I to join the Seating Clinic team. The successful incumbent will provide level B and C seating services to the north area of the Central Zone, traveling as needed to client locations in their local communities.

The role focuses on delivering evidence-informed occupational therapy services, collaborating with clients and families, and contributing to interprofessional teams to improve function and independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• AADL authorizer training for wheelchairs completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed OT services focused on occupational performance.
• Engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful occupations.
• Perform triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and goal setting.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other health professionals to improve outcomes.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The successful incumbent will work closely with other members of the Seating Team (including the team in Red Deer) to provide level B and C seating services to the north area of the Central Zone. This position is based out of Camrose, and while some assessment will be completed in Camrose much of the assessment is anticipated to occur in the client’s local community. Travel will be required. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of Return for Service. For full details, visit rcifhsaa.ca.

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, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum 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 and chosen stakeholders and supports within the client’s physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Classification:

Occupational Therapist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Camrose Seating Clinic

Primary Location:

MSK Clinic

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

31-AUG-2026

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

10-SEP-2026

Temporary End Date:

28-MAY-2027

Hours per Shift:

12

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

4

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$42.51

Maximum Salary:

$56.60

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

AADL authorizer training for wheelchairs completed.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.