Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for an Occupational Therapy role that offers clinical variety, ongoing growth, and the opportunity to build expertise across a broad range of patient populations? The University of Alberta Hospital is seeking a motivated and adaptable Occupational therapist to join our Medicine rehabilitation team. This position is an excellent opportunity for final-year physiotherapy students, new graduates, and clinicians looking to strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes. As part of the centralized Rehabilitation and Allied Health Program, you will support adult patients within the Medicine team and work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You will have opportunities to participate in mentorship, knowledge sharing, quality improvement initiatives, and monthly Professional Practice Lead events that support ongoing professional development. Located on Edmonton's vibrant academic campus, the University of Alberta Hospital offers convenient access to public transit, secure bicycle storage, the Pulse Fitness Centre, and Revitalize wellness activities. Whether you are establishing a strong foundation in acute care or seeking a new professional challenge, this role provides exposure to diverse and dynamic clinical practice areas. We welcome motivated, compassionate, and collaborative Occupational Therapist who are eager to learn, embrace new challenges, and make a positive difference in the lives of adult patients. Whether you are beginning your career or seeking a new opportunity to expand your professional horizons, we invite you to apply.

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: Medicine Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-FEB-2027 Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 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: $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:

Current BLS-HCP certification and registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) are required. Minimum one year of acute care hospital experience within the last three years is required. Experience in acute care assessment and intervention related to ADLs, cognition, edema management, functional performance, falls prevention, and pressure injury prevention is essential. Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment is essential. Proficiency with electronic documentation systems is required. Physical ability to transfer, carry, and lift patients and equipment in excess of 50lbs is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experiences with the complex patient populations (chronic disease management, orthopedics, end of life, trauma, post ICU, and dementia), assessment and treatment skills (splinting, edema management, wound care, cognition and discharge planning) and different environments (acute, community, LTC) are assets. Experience assigning, supervising, and evaluating tasks provided to therapy assistants is preferred. Experience providing education to students and healthcare professionals is an asset.