Occupational Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00053356 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Occupational Therapist I (OT I) is responsible for providing occupational therapy services as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Practice areas may include general or internal medicine, surgery, ICU/CCU, emergency, geriatric rehabilitation, and acute stroke care. The OT I may also provide outpatient services such as support of the plastics clinic, provision of footwear, lower extremity compression, and cognitive testing. The plastics clinic is at the Covenant Health Wellness Center. You are responsible for coordinating and prioritizing your daily caseload as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide client-centered assessments, interventions, and discharge planning. You will be involved in the instruction and supervision of therapy assistants and students. The OT 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. The Grey Nuns Hospital has a formal mentorship program for the first year of employment to support the development of new staff. New graduates are 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: Rehabilitation Medicine
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 01-DEC-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Member in good standing of the general register of the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Acute care experience.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with relevant clinical applications (Alberta Netcare Portal, Connect Care).
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
Be the Difference
Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.