Occupational Therapist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to $48,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Taber seeks an Occupational Therapist I to provide evidence-informed services focused on occupational performance for individuals, groups, or communities. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting self-management and transition planning, while supervising therapy staff.

The role is a Regular Part Time position (0.40 FTE). A recruitment incentive of up to $48,000 may be available for a 4-year return-for-service agreement, with emphasis on patient-

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-informed occupational therapy services to meet individual and community needs.
• Engage clients and families as part of the healthcare team to enable meaningful occupations.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and Aides; mentor students; collaborate with interprofessional teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $48,000 for a 4-year return-for-service agreement. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.The Occupational Therapist for this position will work primarily in the city of Taber and the surrounding area. Your clientele will be located in the acute care hospital, homes, group homes, senior's lodges, assisted living and Type A continuing care facility. The successful incumbent will show proficiencies in the following areas: Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team. You must be self-directed and able to work and 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 mentor students. Additionally, the successful candidate will be comfortable with offering or learning how to provide consults virtually via tele rehab modalities.

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: Occupational Therapy
• Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $42.51
• Maximum Salary: $56.60
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Occupational Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy
• Primary Location: Taber Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.40
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 4
• 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.

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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