Occupational Therapist II

Your Opportunity: We’re looking for an Occupational Therapist II who enjoys bringing strong clinical insight, collaboration, and leadership to their work. In this role, you’ll help guide practice, support the growth of an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to thoughtful program planning that strengthens rehabilitation services across the region. Your expertise will be respected, your perspective will influence decisions, and you’ll have meaningful opportunities to shape how care evolves. Just 90 minutes from Edmonton, Athabasca offers a beautiful riverside setting surrounded by forests and trails - a calm, scenic community where life feels balanced and connected. If you’re an OT who thrives when your leadership is valued and your impact is clear, Athabasca is a wonderful place to grow your career. 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. Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Home Care Primary Location: Athabasca Comm & Mental Health Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 21-AUG-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 31-AUG-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: As required.

Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services while providing clinical leadership and supervision to team members and students. Manage day-to-day operations, including patient assessments, discharge planning, and program development to ensure safe and effective client care.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Must hold or be eligible for a practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) and possess a valid driver's license and vehicle.

• Recruitment Incentive Up To $60,000

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• Clinical Leadership
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Assessment
• Program Planning
• Caseload Management
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Student Supervision
• Clinical Decision Making
• Chart Auditing
• Operational Planning
• Patient Advocacy
• Rehabilitation Services

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Social Services

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

7 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level