Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 58,561 - 77,972; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Drayton Valley is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to join the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre. You will assess and treat patients in acute and long‑term care, working closely with therapy assistants and physical therapists to help individuals reach their goals and move toward independence.

As part of an integrated care team you will provide evidence‑informed services across triage, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and education, while collaborating with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide OT services focused on occupational performance to meet client needs.
• Act as direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate within the care team.
• Collaborate with clients and families to enable meaningful occupations and independence.
• Contribute to quality improvement and work with interprofessional teams.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

In this position you will work with a dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre. You will assess and treat patients in acute care and long-term care. You will work closely with therapy assistants and physical therapists to assist patients to achieve their goals and move towards independence.

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 [e-mail].

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

Classification: Occupational Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Care Centre

Primary Location: Drayton Valley Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi‑Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 31-AUG-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 1

Shifts per cycle: 5

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $42.51

Maximum Salary: $56.60

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• As required.