Occupational Therapist II

HealthCareCAN; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lethbridge is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to coordinate pediatric allied health services and lead a multidisciplinary team in the Audiology and Children’s Allied Health program.

The role emphasizes collaboration, independent work, and leadership in clinical decision-making while ensuring evidence-based OT practice and compliance with regulations. Strong time management and family-centered care are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program with related experience.
• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• Community Pediatric experience is preferred. Connect Care experience is an asset.

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.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs and provide leadership within the program or service area.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Prioritization

Self-directed

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

* This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000.00 based on the length of their return for work agreement. For full details visit rcif-hsaa.ca

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 to 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.

• Classification:Occupational Therapist II
• Union:HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:Audiology and Children’s Allied Health
• Primary Location:Melcor Centre
• Multi-Site:Not Applicable
• FTE:1.00
• Posting End Date:14-SEP-2026
• Employee Class:Regular Full Time
• Date Available:24-SEP-2026
• 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: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.

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 convictionsthat may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.