Occupational Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Sturgeon Community Hospital seeks an Occupational Therapist I. You will provide evidence-informed OT services focused on occupational performance, collaborating with clinical teams to meet client goals in self-care, productivity, and leisure.

You’ll engage clients and families, contribute to rehab plans, and participate in quality improvement and student supervision. The role emphasizes team collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings, with supervision of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program.
• Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related experience preferred.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with ACOT.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills are required.
• Conflict resolution and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Minimum 1 year acute care experience as OT in last 5 years.
• N95 mask fit testing up to date.
• New graduates with relevant clinical experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed OT services focused on occupational performance to individuals, groups, and communities.
• Engage clients to enable meaningful and chosen occupations (self-care, productivity, leisure).
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to plan, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans.
• Support clients with education, case management, transition, and discharge planning.
• Participate in peer mentoring and student supervision; provide clinical supervision as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Connect Care

AADL authorizer

Job description

Your Opportunity:

Located just a few short minutes north of Edmonton, the 167-bed Sturgeon Community Hospital (SCH) serves the community of St Albert and the surrounding area. The occupational therapy department works collaboratively with all clinical teams: Medical/Surgical Units, Emergency and ICU/CCU. In addition, the occupational therapy team provides outpatient support to the Western Upper Limb Facility (WULF). This program provides a variety upper extremity specialized services including splinting and rehab services. This position may provide coverage to all service areas listed above. The preferred candidate has excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills and can work under minimal supervision.

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, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal 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 stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Unit 16, Allied Health Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 31-AUG-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

• Completion of master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).
• Effective time management and prioritization skills are required.
• Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to problem solve and demonstrate critical thinking skills is required.
• A minimum of 1-year acute care experience working as an Occupational Therapist in the last 5 years required.
• Up to date N95 mask fit testing.
• New graduates with relevant clinical experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Upper extremity splinting, dysphagia and swallowing assessments, Connect Care, AADL authorizer qualifications.
• Experienced in the assessment/treatment of patients within the geriatric population, experience in the assessment/treatment of patients with acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries, knowledge of community resources; equipment acquisition; continuum of care and discharge planning and experience working in the Emergency Department is an asset.