Occupational Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist II at the Melcor Centre in Lethbridge to coordinate pediatric OT and other allied health services within the Audiology and Children's Allied Health program. The incumbent will supervise students, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and provide leadership for complex cases to ensure high-quality care for birth to 18 years.

The role supports a family-centered approach, requires strong time management and prioritization, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university or bachelor's in Occupational Therapy with related experience.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area.
• Provide supervision of students and team members as assigned.
• Lead within the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient client care.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs including assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.
• Advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program.
• Ensure OT practice aligns with Alberta legislation, professional standards, and AHS policy.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the assigned service area and monitor care delivery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Family-centered care

Education

OT degree / related experience

ACOT registration

Job description

Opportunity

Based out of our Melcor Centre, Lethbridge office, this Occupational Therapy position is part of the dynamic Audiology and children's Allied Health program. Our multidisciplinary team consists of Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology and Therapy Assistants who provide service to a pediatric population birth to 18 years. Our pediatric program follows the AHS Rehabilitation Model of Care with a primary focus on birth to 6 years of age, with limited services for those aged 6 thru 18.

The successful incumbent will show proficiency 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 independently, demonstrate excellent time management and prioritization skills. Effective communication and family centered focus is a necessity for this role. New graduates are well supported by our multidisciplinary team and are welcome to apply for this position.

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.

Job Details

• Classification: Occupational Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Audiology and Children's Allied Health
• Primary Location: Melcor Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 10-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 15-FEB-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $43.62
• Maximum Salary: $57.94
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Connect Care experience is an asset.