Occupational Therapist I

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across the continuum of care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to support functional independence and quality of life.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Seeking a motivated and compassionate OT to join our healthcare team. The OT will provide assessment, treatment, consultation, education and rehab services to individuals across the continuum of care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with patients, families and caregivers, interdisciplinary team members and community partners to support functional independence, quality of life and safe participation in meaningful activities. SMH is considered a Stroke Center. New grads welcome to apply. Description: Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: SMH Occupational THerapy Primary Location: St. Mary's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 03-OCT-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: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Additional Required Qualifications: As required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with stroke care.

What you’ll do

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to patients across the continuum of care. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to support functional independence and quality of life.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an Occupational Therapy program with active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification is required.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Functional Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Stroke Care
• Orthopedics
• Splinting
• Cognitive Assessments
• Mental Health Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Rehabilitation Services

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research