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Therapy Assistant

@ Alberta Health Services

Medicine Hat, Alberta

Part-time
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Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Therapy Assistant for its Medicine Hat & Area Stroke & Brain Injury Support Team at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. The role supports occupational, physical, speech-language and recreation therapists in rehabilitation work with stroke and brain injury patients. The posting states a 0.90 FTE, 6.95-hour day shifts on a two-week cycle with weekends off, pay of $27.44 to $34.39 per hour, and a valid driver's licence with a vehicle required.

Responsibilities:

  • Support OT, PT, SLP and recreation therapists in stroke and brain injury rehabilitation
  • Deliver therapy programs under therapist direction
  • Document patient care electronically in Epic or Connect Care
  • Travel by vehicle between program sites

Requirements summary:

  • Diploma from an accredited rehabilitation therapy assistant program, or equivalent
  • Valid First Aid certification
  • Valid Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support certification
  • Driver's licence and vehicle required
  • Stroke or brain injury rehabilitation experience preferred
  • Epic or Connect Care experience preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-10-27
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2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week27.8
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, Heart & Stroke Basic Life Support
Driver’s licencerequired, own vehicle
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyRehabilitation therapy assistant

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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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  • 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
  • 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
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  • 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…

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, Alberta
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2008
SpecialtiesHealth Support and Services
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  • Classification:
  • Therapy Assistant
  • Union:
  • HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program:
  • Medicine Hat & Area - Stroke & Brain Injury Support Team
  • Primary Location:
  • Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
  • Location Details:
  • As Per Location
  • Multi-Site:
  • Not Applicable
  • FTE:
  • 0.90
  • Posting End Date:
  • 04-NOV-2026
  • Employee Class:
  • Regular Part Time
  • Date Available:
  • 16-NOV-2026
  • Hours per Shift:
  • 6.95
  • Length of Shift in weeks:
  • 2
  • Shifts per cycle:
  • 10
  • Shift Pattern:
  • days
  • Days Off:
  • Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary:
  • $27.44
  • Maximum Salary:
  • $34.39
  • Vehicle Requirement:
  • Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:

Completion of diploma from an accredited post-secondary rehabilitation Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training may be considered.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Valid First Aid Certification Valid Heart & Stroke - Basic Life Support certification

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with work experience in: (1) stroke and/or brain injury rehabilitation are preferred as are those with experience (2) supporting OT, PT, SLP and Recreation Therapy. Previous experience with electronic documentation within Epic or Connect Care. Supportive Conversations training would be considered an asset.

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