Occupational Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; Vor Ort; CAD 62.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie seeks an Occupational Therapist II to coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services within a program. You will supervise students and team members, and work independently within an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective client care.

You will guide clinical decisions on assessment, intervention and discharge, ensuring practice aligns with regulations, standards and AHS policies.

Qualifikationen

• Must have a OT degree and be eligible for ACOT registration.
• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Level C.
• Experience in dementia care is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services within a program.
• Supervise students and team members as assigned.
• Provide independent and interdisciplinary leadership in patient care.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.

Kenntnisse

ACOT registration

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

ACOT registration eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Your Opportunity:

The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with over 70,000 residents. In addition to a state-of-the-art recreation facility and regional hospital, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The Occupational Therapist II will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues. Residents may exhibit challenging, unpredictable responsive behaviors which require enhanced staffing expertise to provide care and oversight. Reporting to the Area Manager Allied Health, the Occupational Therapist II collaborates with the Care Community to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The Occupational Therapist II will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on the multi-disciplinary and collaborative process, including and focused on the patient. We have Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Recreation Therapy and Social Work on our Allied Health team working in close collaboration with our nursing teams. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for the coordination of occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral member, providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence-based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be providing coordination of the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will be participating in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will be making decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of a direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and/or advocate in your program or service area.

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Occupational Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Enhanced Care Unit

Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 12-NOV-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $44.93

Maximum Salary: $59.68

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

• 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).

Additional Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Level C.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer status preferred.
• Clinical experience in a variety of health care settings, but specific experience in the management of Dementia Syndrome will be preferred.