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Description:
As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for coordinating occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision to students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, serving as an integral member and providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will make day-to-day clinical decisions regarding patient and family needs related to assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and provide guidance to team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence based and aligned with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, codes of ethics, and organizational policies and guidelines. You will coordinate the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area, monitor care delivery, identify service needs, assist with caseload management, complete chart audits, and provide follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and represent the department on committees and programs. You will make decisions regarding staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and advocate within your program or service area.
Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Occupational Therapy/Allied Health Primary Location: Three Hills Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $44.93 Maximum Salary: $59.68 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program, or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services, provide clinical leadership and supervision, and make decisions about patient assessment, intervention, discharge, and follow-up. Oversee day-to-day service operations, including care monitoring, caseload and workflow management, chart audits, staff feedback, program planning, and committee participation.
Requirements
Requires a master's degree in Occupational Therapy, or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy with related experience. Candidates must be active or eligible for registration and a practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Assessment
- Clinical Intervention
- Discharge Planning
- Patient and Family Care
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Caseload Management
- Care Coordination
- Chart Auditing
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Program Development
- Operational Planning
- Staffing and Workflow Management
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Allied Health
- Clinical Services
- Patient Assessment
- Clinical Intervention
- Discharge Planning
- Follow-Up Care
- Patient and Family Needs
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Clinical Leadership
- Student Supervision
- Team Supervision
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Alberta Legislation and Regulations
- Professional Standards of Practice
- Codes of Ethics
- Organizational Policies
- Service Coordination
- Caseload Management
- Chart Audits
- Care Delivery
- Program Development
- Operational Planning
- Staffing Requirements
- Workflow Management
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Practice Permit
