Posted 23 days ago
Occupational Therapist I
@ Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring an Occupational Therapist I for inpatient rehabilitation at Royal Alexandra Hospital. The work covers assessment and treatment of patients, including hands-on care and charting. The posting states a full-time temporary position, days and weekends, with pay of $42.51 to $56.60 per hour. This posting is closed.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat inpatients in rehabilitation services
- Provide hands-on patient care including transfers and bariatric assistance
- Complete charting and computer-based documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
- Heart and Stroke BLS-HCP CPR certification
- Strong clinical reasoning and communication skills
- Experience with Connect Care preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 33 lb · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta College of Occupational Therapists registration, Heart and Stroke BLS-HCP CPR |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- 46,271
- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
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- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,234 |
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- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Services- Inpatient
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 02-JUL-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, as well as experience working effectively within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. Strong communication and conflict resolution skills is a key requirement. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is required. Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) is expected, and experience with Connect Care is preferred. This role involves extensive repetitive motion tasks due to computer-based work tasks and charting. Candidates must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing, as well as perform repetitive movements. Active participation in hands-on patient care is expected, including tasks such as patient transfers, assisting bariatric clients, and engaging in activities involving bending, reaching, twisting, and walking distances. The ability to lift and carry 10–15 kg regularly is also required
Preferred Qualifications:Experience assessing and treating geriatric patients, community resource knowledge, equipment acquisition, the care continuum, and discharge planning. Mentorship experience with OT students and AADL Authorizer qualifications. Minimum of one year of recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting, or at least one acute care placement for new grads. Experience working with complex medical patient populations, including end-of-life care, chronic disease management, and dementia.
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