Occupational Therapist I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist I to deliver client-centered OT services in home care, focusing on improving daily living and independence for clients and families. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires mobility within Rockyview County, use of a laptop and phone, and adherence to safety protocols, including a criminal record check. Hours and shifts vary by rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and active ACOT registration.
• Three years of recent home care or acute care experience in the last five years.
• Proficient computer use; critical thinking; full scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed OT services focused on performance.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate client rehabilitation plans.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and families.
• Support clients in achieving independence and self-management.
• Travel within Rockyview County as a mobile worker.

Skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Integrated Home Care uses a strengths–based Client Centered Case Management practice framework. Using a person-centered approach you will develop a care plan supporting the client/family to identify needs, focus on strengths, set achievable personal health and self-care goals and provide direct OT interventions. In collaboration with the client/family you will ensure services are provided and modified on an ongoing basis, based on client’s response to interventions, incorporating stewardship into service authorization.Reporting to the designated Care Manager within Home Care, the OT Case Manager-Interventionist works as a member of an inter-professional health care team; within the full scope of their professional practice and is responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, reviewing and evaluating the care needs of Short term acute, Acute, Wellness and Rehabilitation clients and their caregivers/families requiring community based services; fosters and promotes continuity of care and co-operative partnerships by liaising with primary care physicians, residential care facilities, acute care hospitals, and other programs/organizations involved in the provision of services.There is an expectation to be a mobile worker as this role requires travel within Rockyview County. You will be responsible to operate a laptop computer and mobile phone, and manual handling (lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling) is a regular part of the job. For example: lifting of approximately 30 pounds in and out of a vehicle on a regular basis and carrying this weight up and down stairs throughout the day is common within this job. Attending a full day of Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training is required.

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.

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: 04 RURAL EAST HC
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta
• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: 04 RURAL EAST HC
• Primary Location: Strathmore
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 57
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

Three years of recent home care or acute care experience in the last five yearsMust be proficient in computer use as role is heavily dependent on computer useKnowledge, skill, ability and willingness to work to full scope of practiceAbility to use critical thinking skillsCritical inquiry to assess, plan & evaluate

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with acute clients and/or long-term clients with a focus on chronic disease managementExperience in providing case management servicesExperience in palliative support and client teachingOT – AADL Authorizer

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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