Occupational Therapist II - Enhanced Care Unit

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to coordinate OT and allied health services within a busy program. You will supervise students and team members and lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will make day-to-day clinical decisions on assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up, provide clinical leadership, and ensure evidence-based practice in line with ACOT regulations and AHS policies.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the ACOT.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate OT and allied health services within the program.
• Supervise students and team members as assigned.
• Provide leadership within an interdisciplinary team.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up.
• Ensure evidence-based OT practice in line with regulations and policies.
• Participate in program development and operational planning.
• Assist with staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities.
• Act as consultant/educator/advocate within the program as assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Leadership

Clinical decision-making

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Your Opportunity:
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.
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, Allied Health Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 15-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 25-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. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications: As required.
Preferred Qualifications: As required.