Occupational Therapist I
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Your Opportunity:
An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist looking to work in an exciting area at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, located in the energetic and vibrant community of Fort McMurray. As a general rural Occupational Therapist I, within the Allied Health Team, you will be working together to support client and family occupational needs in outpatient, acute care, and homecare work environments. You will be guided by your education, skills and experience as well as Alberta Health Services policies and procedures in the various areas of practice. You will also play a key role in working within interdisciplinary teams to support an integrated and holistic approach to client care, health promotion and health maintenance. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Days, Evenings 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:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current BLS Required. Knowledge of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation and Splinting an asset. Knowledge of Cognitive Assessments. Knowledge of Lower Edema Management including Ankle and Toe Brachial Index Assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
An exciting opportunity exists for an Occupational Therapist looking to work in an exciting area at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, located in the energetic and vibrant community of Fort McMurray. As a general rural Occupational Therapist I, within the Allied Health Team, you will be working together to support client and family occupational needs in outpatient, acute care, and homecare work environments. You will be guided by your education, skills and experience as well as Alberta Health Services policies and procedures in the various areas of practice. You will also play a key role in working within interdisciplinary teams to support an integrated and holistic approach to client care, health promotion and health maintenance. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Fort McMurray Northern Living Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $12,480. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca.
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: Fort McMurray N Lts HC/Mnt Hlt Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 08-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Days, Evenings 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:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current BLS Required. Knowledge of Upper Extremity Rehabilitation and Splinting an asset. Knowledge of Cognitive Assessments. Knowledge of Lower Edema Management including Ankle and Toe Brachial Index Assessment.
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
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Responsibilities
Provide evidence-informed occupational therapy services across outpatient, acute care, and homecare settings, supporting clients’ functional abilities, independence, and meaningful participation in daily occupations. Collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation planning, transitions, quality improvement, and supervision or mentoring activities.
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. Current BLS is also required; knowledge of upper extremity rehabilitation and splinting, cognitive assessments, and lower-extremity edema management is an asset.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance
- Triage
- Screening
- Consultation
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Rehabilitation Planning
- Cognitive Assessments
- Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Splinting
- Edema Management
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Client and Family Education
- Quality Improvement
Benefits
- Northern Living Allowance
- Recruitment Incentive
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Allied Health
- Outpatient Care
- Acute Care
- Homecare
- Occupational Performance
- Triage
- Screening
- Consultation
- Assessment
- Diagnosis
- Collaborative Goal Setting
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Self-Management
- Case Management
- Referral
- Transition Support
- Rehabilitation
- Cognitive Assessments
- Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Splinting
- Edema Management
- Ankle-Brachial Index Assessment
- Toe-Brachial Index Assessment
- BLS
- Interprofessional Teams
- Quality Improvement
- Therapy Assistant Supervision
- Student Supervision