Occupational Therapist I

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

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Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a casual Occupational Therapist I to support the Long Term Care program at High River General Hospital. The OT will assess residents, design and implement therapeutic interventions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote independence for about 50 residents.

The role emphasizes client-centered care, supervision of students, and building partnerships with residents, families, and community partners within a rural Alberta setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• AADL authorizer for small equipment and, level A wheelchair and seating benefits.
• At least 1 year of working experience as an occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Assess residents' needs, develop and implement therapeutic interventions.
• Support residents in achieving and maintaining their highest level of function and independence.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and Therapy Assistants to provide rehabilitation services.
• Engage residents, families and stakeholders to enable meaningful occupations and improve care.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with ACOT

Job description

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
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 19-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 29-OCT-2026
• 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

• 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).

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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