Occupational Therapist I

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist I assesses and treats patients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced Emergency Department. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care and recommend adaptive strategies for safe discharge.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at MCH, the Occupational Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions which impact independence and quality of life. As a primary care provider, the Occupational Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients of varying acuity in need of early Occupation Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for adaptive strategies, assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized MCH Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Occupational Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values. 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: Rehabilitation Medicine Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 03-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 03-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Weekends Days Off: Other 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: Previous Connect Care training is an asset.

What you’ll do

The Occupational Therapist I assesses and treats patients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions in a fast-paced Emergency Department. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care and recommend adaptive strategies for safe discharge.

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 also required.

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• case management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Functional Assessment
• Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Splinting
• Cognitive Assessments
• Patient-Focused Care
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Adaptive Strategies
• Assistive Equipment

Job areas

• Healthcare