Occupational Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Town of Westlock; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to provide client-centered OT across multiple sites, based at Westlock Healthcare Centre. You will work with a diverse patient population, exercise clinical autonomy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

You will supervise students and staff, coordinate day-to-day operations, and contribute to program development within the Westlock Allied Health program.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program (or Bachelor’s with related experience) and active or eligible registration with ACOT.
• Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP).
• New grads are welcome to apply; rural/generalist or acute care experience is a plus; AADL Authorizer status and dysphagia experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services within a program or service area.
• Provide supervision of students and team members as assigned.
• Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing leadership to other professionals.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.
• Collaborate with managers and healthcare providers to determine staffing, workflow and caseload priorities.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

This Occupational Therapist II (OT II) role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive, client-centered care across multiple sites and areas of care. Based at the Westlock Healthcare Centre, you will support a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy, managing competing priorities, coordinating care across environments, and making informed decisions to optimize patient outcomes. The role provides a broad scope of practice where you will be directly involved in supporting safe transitions and enhancing quality of life for patients across the care continuum. OT IIs in this setting build meaningful relationships with patients and families, gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and strengthen their adaptability and problem-solving abilities. This an ideal role for therapists who value teamwork and professional growth. Westlock is located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis lands and draws people to its balance of affordability, strong community connections, and high quality of life—benefits that can be harder to find in larger urban centres. With minimal commute times, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbours know and support one another. Residents also have easy access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, trails, camping, and year-round activities like fishing and snowmobiling. Located about an hour from Edmonton, Westlock combines the advantages of rural living with convenient access to major amenities, shopping, and services—making it an ideal place for individuals and families who value space, community, and quality of life. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $48,000, 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.

• Classification: Occupational Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Westlock Allied Health
• Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $44.93
• Maximum Salary: $59.68
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Occupational Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Westlock Allied Health
• Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.60
• Posting End Date: 16-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 26-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 6
• 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:

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications:

New grads are welcome to apply. Preferably one year experience in a rural generalist position and/or acute care. AADL Authorizer Status and experience with dysphagia are assets to this position.

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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