Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; High River; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist I for the High River General Hospital Long-Term Care program. The role focuses on assessing residents, developing and implementing therapeutic interventions, and supporting approximately 50 residents within an interdisciplinary team.

You will provide evidence-informed OT services, collaborate with families and healthcare partners, and contribute to quality improvement efforts within the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• ACOT registration required.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive OT services including triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support residents’ functional independence.
• Mentor students and supervise Therapy staff as needed.

Skills

ACOT registration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

This casual Occupational Therapist position is part of Assisted Living Alberta and is based at the High River General Hospital Long-Term Care program. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team and primarily support approximately 50 long-term care residents. High River is a vibrant community located just 25 minutes south of Calgary city limits, offering the benefits of small-town living with convenient access to urban amenities. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Occupational Therapist will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and Therapy Assistants to provide integrated rehabilitation services across the continuum of care. In this role, you will assess residents' needs, develop and implement therapeutic interventions, and support residents in achieving and maintaining their highest level of function and independence. Beyond your clinical responsibilities, you will be expected to build and maintain effective working relationships with residents, families, colleagues, and community partners, contributing to a positive and collaborative care environment.

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: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Long Term Care Primary Location: High River Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.00 Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Casual/Relief Date Available: 29-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Varies Shifts per cycle: Varies Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Other 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:

• AADL authorizer for small equipment and, level A wheelchair and seating benefits.
• At least 1 year of working experience as an occupational therapist.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a rural area is strongly preferred.
• BLS-C Healthcare provider certificate (to be obtained within 3 months of starting).