Occupational Therapist I
- Medicine Hat, AB, Canada
Part-time
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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 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) permanent/regular 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 Services Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 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 (community). 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 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) permanent/regular 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 Services Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 6 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 (community). 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 rehabilitation planning to support clients’ functional abilities and independence. Collaborate with clients, families, healthcare teams, and other stakeholders, and contribute to quality improvement, peer mentoring, student supervision, and 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
- Treatment Planning
- Rehabilitation
- Client Education
- Case Management
- Referral Coordination
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Clinical Supervision
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance
- Acute Care
- Community Care
- Triage
- Screening
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Rehabilitation
- Self-Management
- Case Management
- Client Education
- Care Transitions
- Interprofessional Teams
- Quality Improvement
- Peer Mentoring
- Student Supervision
- Therapy Assistant Supervision
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living
- Epic
- Connect Care