Occupational Therapist II
- Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Master’s degree
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with over 70,000 residents. In addition to a state of the art recreation facility and regional hospital, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The Occupational Therapist II will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues. Residents may exhibit challenging, unpredictable responsive behaviors which require enhanced staffing expertise to provide care and oversight. Reporting to the Area Manager Allied Health, the Occupational Therapist II collaborates with the Care Community to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The Occupational Therapist II will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on the multi-disciplinary and collaborative process, including and focused on the patient. We have Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Recreation Therapy and Social Work on our Allied Health team working in close collaboration with our nursing teams. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Enhanced Care Unit Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-DEC-2026 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: Not Applicable
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:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Licensed by the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Level C.
Preferred Qualifications:
Alberta Aides to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer status preferred. Clinical experience in a variety of health care settings, but specific experience in the management of Dementia Syndrome with non-pharmacological interventions will be preferred.
This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $60,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit rcif-hsaa.ca. The city of Grande Prairie is located in northwest Alberta and has something for everyone! We are a growing city with over 70,000 residents. In addition to a state of the art recreation facility and regional hospital, there are many outdoor and indoor activities available at our numerous parks and golf courses. Grande Prairie also has a vibrant arts and culture community, live theatre and a multitude of dining and shopping opportunities. The Occupational Therapist II will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic environment that is designed to meet the needs of individuals who present with a combination of dementia syndrome and complex behavioral issues. Residents may exhibit challenging, unpredictable responsive behaviors which require enhanced staffing expertise to provide care and oversight. Reporting to the Area Manager Allied Health, the Occupational Therapist II collaborates with the Care Community to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The Occupational Therapist II will be part of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with a strong focus on the multi-disciplinary and collaborative process, including and focused on the patient. We have Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Recreation Therapy and Social Work on our Allied Health team working in close collaboration with our nursing teams. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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.
Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Enhanced Care Unit Primary Location: Grande Prairie QE II Hsp/Mac Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 14-DEC-2026 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: Not Applicable
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:
Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required. Licensed by the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Level C.
Preferred Qualifications:
Alberta Aides to Daily Living (AADL) Authorizer status preferred. Clinical experience in a variety of health care settings, but specific experience in the management of Dementia Syndrome with non-pharmacological interventions will be preferred.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services, provide direct clinical care, and lead an interdisciplinary team supporting residents with dementia and complex behavioral needs. Oversee clinical decisions, staff guidance, service operations, caseloads, care quality, and program planning while ensuring evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
A master's degree in Occupational Therapy is required, along with an active Alberta College of Occupational Therapists license and Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider Level C. Experience across healthcare settings is preferred, particularly managing dementia syndrome with non-pharmacological interventions; Alberta Aides to Daily Living Authorizer status is also preferred.
Skills
- Occupational Therapy
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Clinical Intervention
- Discharge Planning
- Follow-Up Care
- Clinical Leadership
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Management
- Student and Staff Supervision
- Caseload Management
- Chart Auditing
- Program Development
- Operational Planning
- Patient and Family Advocacy
Benefits
- Recruitment Incentive
- Remote Retention Allowance
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Allied Health
- Dementia Syndrome
- Complex Behavioral Issues
- Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Clinical Assessment
- Care Planning
- Clinical Intervention
- Discharge Planning
- Follow-Up Care
- Interdisciplinary Team
- Clinical Leadership
- Student Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Basic Life Support
- Health Care Provider Level C
- Alberta Aides to Daily Living
- Caseload Management
- Chart Audits
- Program Development
- Operational Planning
- Care Coordination