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Occupational Therapist I

@ Covenant Health

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Edmonton, Alberta

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Covenant Health is hiring an Occupational Therapist I for the Emergency Department team at Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. The role assesses and treats patients with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular and functional conditions, and recommends discharge supports. The posting states a 0.40 FTE temporary part-time position covered by the HSAA collective agreement, paying $42.51 to $56.60 per hour, on weekend-based shifts.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat emergency department patients with varied conditions
  • Plan discharge and recommend adaptive equipment and supports
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and community agencies
  • Supervise therapist assistant staff

Requirements summary:

  • Occupational therapy degree or recognized equivalent
  • Active ACOT registration
  • Basic Life Support Level C
  • Experience with Netcare and Connect Care preferred

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week15.5
Scheduleweekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsACOT registration, Basic Life Support Level C
EducationProfessional degree (MD, JD…) (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our mission is carried out by inspired people—workers, physicians and volunteers—of all faiths, traditions and cultures who believe in the value of compassionate, holistic care. We are called to continue the healing ministry of Jesus by serving with compassion, upholding the sacredness of life in all stages, and caring for the whole person—body, mind and soul.

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Reported office locations
  • 10130 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2K4, CA
  • 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5K0L4, CA
  • 16940 87 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5R4H5, CA
  • 1100 Youville Drive West, Edmonton, Alberta T6L5X8, CA
  • 1400 9th Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J4V5, CA
  • 305 Lynx St, Banff, Alberta T1L 1H7, CA
  • 5001 Lakeshore Dr, Bonnyville, Alberta T9N 0G8, CA
  • 5203 49 Ave, Killam, Alberta T0B 2L0, CA
  • 5402 47 St, Castor, Alberta T0C 0X0, CA
  • 5241 43 St, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R5, CA
  • 4607 53 St, Camrose, Alberta T4V 1Y5, CA
  • 16515 88 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 0A4, CA
  • 446 Aquitania Blvd W, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 5H1, CA
  • 165018 Township Road 534, Mundare, Alberta T0B 3H0, CA
  • 10707 29 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6J 6W1, CA
  • 156 3 St NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 5M1, CA
  • 451 Dechauney Ave, Trochu, Alberta T0M 2C0, CA
  • 253 Southgate Blvd S, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 2S1, CA
  • 9a St Vital Ave, St Albert, Alberta T8N 1K1, CA
Other recorded names
  • Covenant Health Canada
Specialties
  • Acute Care
  • Continuing Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Palliative Care
  • and Designated Assisted Living
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On October 7, 2008, 16 Catholic health care facilities across Alberta came together under a single board and administration. Today, Covenant Health has a team of more than 15,000 staff, physicians and volunteers across our sites in Banff, Bonnyville, Camrose, Castor, Edmonton, Killam, La Crete, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Mundare, St. Albert, Trochu and Vegreville. Rooted in a tradition that is 150-years strong, our…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesAcute CareContinuing CareLong-Term CareRehabilitationPalliative Careand Designated Assisted Living
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Job description

Your Opportunity:

As an important member of the interdisciplinary Emergency Department team at the Grey Nuns Hospital, the Occupational Therapist I will work broadly within their professional scope assessing and treating patients in a fast-paced environment presenting with a variety of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, vestibular, and functional conditions which impact independence and quality of life. As a primary care provider, the Occupational Therapist I will have the opportunity to work independently and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to identify patients of varying acuity in need of early Occupation Therapy intervention, to provide evidence-based and patient-focused care, and to assist with recommendations for adaptive strategies, assistive equipment, support, and community resources to enable safe and appropriate discharge. As a part of the centralized GNH Rehabilitation Medicine department, this position may be assigned to assist other inpatient units as needed. The Occupational Therapist I will be responsible for the delivery of services in accordance with established standards and in alignment with Covenant Health’s mission, vision, and values.

Description:

Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

  • Classification:
    • Occupational Therapist I
  • Union:
    • COV HSAA PROF TECH
  • Unit and Program:
    • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Primary Location:
    • Grey Nuns Community Hospital
  • Location Details:
    • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
    • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
    •  0.40
  • Posting End Date:
    • 20-NOV-2026
  • Temporary Employee Class:
    • Temp P/T Benefits
  • Date Available:
    • 21-DEC-2026
  • Temporary End Date:
    • 30-JUN-2027
  • Hours per Shift:
    • 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
    • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
    • 4
  • Shift Pattern:
    • Weekends
  • Days Off:
    • Other
  • Minimum Salary:
    •  $42.51
  • Maximum Salary:
    •  $56.60
  • Vehicle Requirement:
    • Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with relevant clinical applications (Alberta Netcare Portal, Connect Care).

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