Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead (2026-0968)

Carewest Innovative Health Care; Calgary; On-site; CAD 134,878,000 - 177,398,000; Full time

Job summary

Carewest, a Calgary-based leader in complex continuing care, seeks a Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead to advance evidence-based practice, systems leadership and rehabilitation programs across care sites.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation, you will guide guideline development, lead allied health teams, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, implement, and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Masters in OT or PT with license eligibility in Alberta.
• Proven change management and project leadership ability.
• Experience in healthcare education or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead allied health guideline development and implementation.
• Consult with stakeholders to drive system changes and evaluate initiatives.
• Promote excellence in allied health practice through evidence-based methods.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Education

Masters in Occupational Therapy

Masters in Physical Therapy

PROSCI Change Management certificate

AIW Green Belt certification

Tools

Connect Care

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.

Help us make a difference and connect with us today!

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 and external 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.