Occupational Therapist I

Covenant Health; Edmonton; Presencial; CAD 59.000 - 78.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Covenant Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to join the Emergency Department team at Misericordia Community Hospital. The role focuses on clinical assessment, patient-centered treatment, and discharge planning in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, supervision of therapist assistants, and providing guidance for adaptive strategies and community resources. This position is covered by the HSAA Collective Agreement.

Formación

• Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and treat patients in a fast-paced Emergency Department with diverse musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological and functional conditions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and supervise therapist assistant staff in hospital-based rehabilitation.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered care and assist with discharge planning and recommendations for adaptive strategies and resources.
• Coordinate consultations with hospital staff and community agencies as needed.

Conocimientos

Clinical assessment and treatment

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervisor of staff

Educación

Occupational Therapy program degree

ACOT registration

BLS Healthcare Provider Level C

Herramientas

Connect Care

Descripción del empleo

Your Opportunity:

As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at MCH, the Occupational Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions which impact independence and quality of life. As a primary care provider, the Occupational Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients of varying acuity in need of early Occupation Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for adaptive strategies, assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized MCH Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Occupational Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Description:

The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments.

The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 16-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 27-MAY-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Connect Care training is an asset.