Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

South Health Campus (SHC) is guided by four foundational pillars: Collaborative Practice, Wellness, Patient and Family-Centred Care, and Innovation. These principles shape the delivery of care and services across all programs. The Allied Health Department provides services to both inpatient units and outpatient programs. This 0.4 FTE Hand Therapist (Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) position is based in the SHC Hand Clinic, a fast-paced, client-centred environment that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in care. Working within a primary therapist model and under the general supervision of the Allied Health Assistant Manager, the successful candidate will provide assessment and treatment for patients referred to the outpatient Hand Clinic in accordance with professional practice standards. The ability to demonstrate accountability, collaborate effectively, and maintain a continuous learning mindset is essential. Strong skills in communication, self-management and initiative are vital to success in this role. In addition to direct patient care, the role includes consultation and education within the Allied Health Department, as well as participation in program development initiatives. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting, prolonged postures, and transferring of patients and equipment. The caseload for all positions within the Allied Health department may be subject to change based on operational considerations.

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: Allied Health Primary Location: South Health Campus Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.40 Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 4 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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:

Basic Cardiac Life Support-Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) through Heart and Stroke current within the last 12 months. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently within a fast-paced, patient-centered, interdisciplinary team of health care professionals including surgeons. Experience providing Hand assessment and treatment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in hand therapy assessment and treatment, including splinting. Recent experience (within the last 2 years) with hand surgery protocols, best practice guidelines, and post-operative rehabilitation. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a primary hand therapist model. Experience working with Therapy Assistants. Knowledge of outpatient community-based services in the Calgary Corridor. Familiarity with WCB processes and documentation. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning.