Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; City of Lloydminster; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lloydminster is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to join two allied health teams delivering services at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre and Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre.

This regular part-time role (0.80 FTE) offers diverse clinical exposure and opportunities for professional growth. You will assess and treat residents, participate in interprofessional care, support families, mentor students, and may supervise Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed occupational therapy services to residents.
• Engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful occupations.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and involve clients and families in care.
• Participate in quality improvement and mentor students; supervise therapists aides as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with ACOT

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This position works within two allied health teams to provide occupational therapy services to residents at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre & Lloydminster Continuing Care (both Type A Continuing Care Homes). This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.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.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health - Occupational Therapy Primary Location: Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi‑Site: Multisite FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 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:

• Requires successful applicant to have a valid driver's license and operating vehicle.