Occupational Therapist I

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

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist I at Grey Nuns Hospital within Covenant Health Canada provides patient-centered assessment and treatment in a fast-paced environment. You will work within Rehabilitation Medicine, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to plan discharge and adaptive strategies, and may supervise therapy assistants.

Required are OT degree, active ACOT registration, and BLS (Level C). This role may involve coordination with Alberta Netcare and Connect Care systems.

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.
• Experience with Alberta Netcare Portal and Connect Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and supervise therapy assistants.
• Discharge planning and recommendations for adaptive strategies and equipment.

Education

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)

Tools

Alberta Netcare Portal

Connect Care

Job description

Your Opportunity:
As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, 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 GNH 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: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-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:
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 with relevant clinical applications (Alberta Netcare Portal, Connect Care).