Occupational Therapist I

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health invites applications for an Occupational Therapist I at Edmonton General EGCCC. The role focuses on clinical OT services including functional assessment, discharge planning, and collaboration with hospital staff and community partners.

The position supports an interdisciplinary team, supervises therapist assistant staff, and requires ACOT registration and BLS Level C. Unionized environment with a 0.70 FTE schedule and day shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver occupational therapy services with functional assessment and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team and supervise therapist assistants.
• Provide client-centred care and education to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Occupational Therapy degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference.Right in the heart of downtown, the Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre supports nearly 500 people every day with long-term, subacute, complex care and hospice/palliative services. It’s a warm and caring community surrounded by everyday conveniences like grocery stores, restaurants, personal services and public transportation options.If you are a relationship builder that enjoys providing compassionate care to patients and families, you will find purpose here. Our team provides an array of care, support and education to help improve the quality of life for every patient we serve. We are looking for people who are reliable and accountable for their role, have strong emotional resilience and a passion for team-based environments. Your experience is integral in delivering exceptional patient care, supporting a diverse community and living out Covenant Health’s core values every day.Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!We are open to discussing flexible FTE, hours, and days of work to accommodate the successful candidate’s availability and preferences.

Description:

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: Occupational Therapy EGCCC
• Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy EGCCC
• Primary Location: Edmonton General EGCCC
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 24-AUG-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.Strong problem-solving abilities, with demonstrated analytical thinking and conflict resolution skills.Excellent communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.Proven ability to collaborate effectively within interprofessional teams.Demonstrated leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent Continuing Care experience. Connect Connect Care training.

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

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