Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead (2026-0968)

Carewest; Calgary; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest in Calgary is seeking a Senior Allied Health Practice Lead to advance allied health practices through evidence-based care, guideline development, and system-wide improvements across rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute services.

You will report to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation and guide implementation, evaluation, and collaboration with internal and external partners to elevate patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters level degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy.
• Active or eligible for practice license and professional registration in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• PROSCI Change Management certificate. AHS Change management modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead allied health guideline and protocol development and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to increase allied health practice based on best evidence.
• Consult with stakeholders internal and external to Carewest on system change, plan, implement and evaluate initiatives.

Skills

Change management

Leadership

Evidence-based practice

Communication

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy

Job description

Here’s your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary’s leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.

At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.

With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full-Time Term Ends April 25, 2027 Location: Southport, LTC Clinical Leadership BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non-Union Professional Rate of Pay: $46.81 - $61.91 PCN: SPTQPAHPL06

Date Competition Closes: September 23, 2026

The Opportunity

Position Summary

The Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead promotes excellence in Allied Health practice with advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice within clinical care, systems leadership and advancement of allied health practice, evaluation and research.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation, the Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead will lead allied health guideline and protocol development and implementation and identifying opportunities to increase allied health practice based on best evidence. They will lead allied health team consultation while consulting with appropriate stakeholders both internal andexternal to Carewest on system change, following through with planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.

Program Summary

This role will focus on Carewest rehabilitation care sites with services that span long term care, post-acute and ambulatory programs.

Qualifications Required

• Masters level degree in Occupational or Physical Therapy.
• Active or eligible for practice license and professional registration, as appropriate to the discipline, in one of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• PROSCI Change Management certificate. AHS Change management modules.
• Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certification.

Experience Required

• A minimum of ten years’ experience in healthcare education, leadership or professional development role in an organization of significant size complexity and diversity.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience in the last 5 years in continuing care, focusing on rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients and families, leaders, learners and external partners and facilitate group processes.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership roles.
• Knowledge of wide range of research design methodologies.
• Knowledge of program evaluate on approaches and outcomes measurements.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize complex problems and seek solutions.
• Connect Care proficiency.

Preferred

• Project management and change management knowledge and experience an asset.
• Demonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspective.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and experience.

About Carewest

We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.

We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.

Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.

Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.ca.