Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide home-based and community OT services in Lethbridge and surrounding areas. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that support independent living and meaningful daily activities.

The role includes supervising Therapy Assistants and students, participating in interprofessional teams, and offering tele-rehab consults when appropriate; strong time management and patient-centered communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed OT services focused on occupational performance.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides; mentor and evaluate OT students during placements.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to support meaningful occupations and rehab goals.
• Offer consults virtually via tele-rehab modalities when appropriate.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration

Job description

Your Opportunity

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13000 over 12 months. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. The Occupational Therapist for this position will work primarily in the city of Lethbridge and potential to float to surrounding communities as needed. Your clientele will be located in their homes, group homes, senior's lodges, and assisted living facilities. The successful incumbent will foster an environment where all team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute. You must be self-directed and able to work independently, demonstrate excellent time management and prioritization skills. Effective communication with a patient and family centered focus is a necessity for this role. You will be able to supervise and direct therapy assistants; and provide supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of occupational therapy students during clinical placements. Additionally, the successful candidate will be comfortable with offering or learning how to provide consults virtually via tele rehab modalities. Please call 403-634-1567 if you have further questions regarding this position.

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

Lethbridge Community Occupational Therapy

Primary Location

Melcor Centre

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site

Not Applicable

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

01-OCT-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available

02-NOV-2026

Temporary End Date

01-OCT-2027

Hours per Shift

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks

2

Shifts per cycle

10

Shift Pattern

Days

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary

$42.51

Maximum Salary

$56.60

Vehicle Requirement

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

• As required.

Preferred Qualifications

• AADL authorizer with wheelchair authorizer designation.
• Experience working in home care or a community setting.