Occupational Therapist II - Home Care

Alberta Health Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Grande Prairie is seeking an Occupational Therapist II to coordinate home-based occupational therapy and allied health services within a multi-disciplinary team. You will provide supervision to students and staff, work both independently and with colleagues, and guide clinical decisions on assessment, intervention and follow-up.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, program operations, and collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy with related experience and active or eligible for ACOT registration.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills; able to use independent judgment and initiative.
• Computer skills including MS Office and experience with electronic charting are essential; BCLS-HCP required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate occupational therapy and other 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 with leadership to healthcare professionals.
• Make day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs and follow-up.
• Ensure practice is evidence-based and aligned with policies and regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative skills

MS Office

Electronic charting

BCLS-HCP

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with related experience

Tools

MS Office

Electronic charting

Job description

Your Opportunity

Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together. Grande Prairie, found in northwest Alberta, is a growing city with over 70,000 residents and serving approximately 260,000 people in the trading area. Grande Prairie has something for everyone! Outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities are available at the numerous parks and golf courses, in addition to a state of the art recreation facility and regional hospital. The city also has a vibrant arts and culture community with an art gallery, a few museums, and live theatre. There are also a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. Under general supervision from the manager, the Occupational Therapist II performs duties relating to the assessment, treatment, education and management of patients within the Home Care environment. Our dynamic team serves clients in their own homes, lodges, Designated Supportive Living space, senior’s apartments and Long Term Care. There is a very strong focus on the multi-disciplinary and collaborative process including and focused on the patient. We have Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Pathology, Recreation Therapy and Social Work on our Allied Health team working in close collaboration with our nursing teams. In addition to excellent wages and benefits, 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. 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. We have a supportive multi-disciplinary team and a very strong focus on work life balance.

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.

Key Details

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta

Classification: Occupational Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Home Care Virene Building

Primary Location: Grande Prairie Virene Building

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.70

Posting End Date: 30-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 10-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 7

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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

• Excellent communication skills and collaborative skills required. Must be able to use considerable independent judgment and initiative to decide whether treatment requested is suitable. Computer skills including MS Office, and experience with electronic charting is essential. Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Please Note: This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Alberta Aides to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer status preferred.