Occupational Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Whitecourt is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to lead and coordinate OT and allied health services within the Occupational Therapy program. You will supervise students and staff, make day-to-day clinical decisions, and provide leadership on complex cases to ensure safe, effective client care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, program development, staffing planning, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a 1.0

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Occupational Therapy service area.
• Provide supervision of students and team members as assigned.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs (assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up).
• Provide clinical leadership within the program or service area.
• Ensure OT practice is evidence-based and aligned with legislation, standards, and policies.
• Participate in program development and operational planning.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:

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.

Classification:

Occupational Therapist II

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Occupational Therapy

Primary Location:

Whitecourt Healthcare Centre

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

30-SEP-2026

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

10-OCT-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:

$43.62

Maximum Salary:

$57.94

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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.