Occupational Therapist I

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

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist I for Villa Caritas, an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital in Alberta. You will perform functional assessments, develop treatment plans, and contribute to discharge planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include collaboration with staff and community partners, supervision of therapy assistants, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment and treatment planning for geriatrics and mental health populations.
• Client-centered case management and discharge planning.
• Collaborates with hospital staff and community agencies; supervises therapist assistant staff in hospital-based rehabilitation.

Education

OT degree / program

ACOT registration

BLS Healthcare Provider Level C

Job description

Villa Caritas is an acute inpatient geriatric psychiatry hospital. This 150-bed hospital serves individuals living with dementia of all stages, other psychiatric illnesses such as depression, anxiety, mood and thought disorders, complex psychosocial needs and other medical comorbidities. Its programs promote a patient-centered approach and include a variety of individual and group programs that focus on optimizing functioning, independence and quality of life. The comprehensive multidisciplinary team works together to treat the whole person: body, mind and soul.

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: Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2028
• 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: Rehabilitation Medicine Geriatric Psychiatry
• Primary Location: Villa Caritas
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 06-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 22-JUN-2028
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in acute care. Experience working with the geriatric psychiatry population.

Hiring Requirements

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.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.