Occupational Therapist I
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your Occupational Therapy skills within a small urban hospital? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat is a cohesive group that consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge and only a couple of hours north of the USA. The community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, a shopping mall and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you! NOTE: this position has the potential to be rotational between acute care and community settings depending upon operational needs. It may also qualify for RCIF (HSAA) temporary recruitment incentives.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance, designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: SE Corridor, Occupational Therapy Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Valid First Aid Certification. Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer. Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care.
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your Occupational Therapy skills within a small urban hospital? The Occupational Therapy team in Medicine Hat is a cohesive group that consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge and only a couple of hours north of the USA. The community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, a shopping mall and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you! NOTE: this position has the potential to be rotational between acute care and community settings depending upon operational needs. It may also qualify for RCIF (HSAA) temporary recruitment incentives.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance, designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: SE Corridor, Occupational Therapy Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Valid First Aid Certification. Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer. Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care.
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Responsibilities
Provide evidence-informed occupational therapy services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education, case management, and transition support, to help clients achieve meaningful occupational participation and functional independence. Collaborate with clients, families, healthcare teams, and other stakeholders on rehabilitation plans, quality improvement, mentoring, student supervision, and, as needed, clinical supervision of therapy assistants and aides.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists are required. Valid First Aid and Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support certifications are also required; Alberta Aids to Daily Living authorizer status and experience with Epic or Connect Care are preferred.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance
- Triage
- Screening
- Consultation
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Self-Management
- Case Management
- Client and Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance
- Acute Care
- Community Care
- Triage
- Screening
- Consultation
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Rehabilitation
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Self-Management
- Case Management
- Transition Support
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Supervision
- Therapy Assistants
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living
- Epic
- Connect Care