Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Working in Medical Specialty Clinics within Chronic Disease Management you will participate in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation for quality care in accordance with AHS Chronic Disease Management initiatives. The Occupational Therapist I also supports the development, implementation, ongoing evaluation and quality improvement initiatives. The occupational therapist works collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team, with other health care professionals, primary care networks, community agencies and key stakeholders to further develop, explore and implement strategies to address chronic disease management. The successful candidate will require flexibility and the necessary skills to work within multiple program areas of Medical Specialty Clinics. Knowledge and recent experience of multiple chronic health conditions in the management of patients with diagnosis of Cardiac conditions like Heart Failure, Neurological conditions like Stroke, Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis, Anticoagulation Management, Gastrointestinal conditions, Infectious Disease and General Internal Medicine. Self-motivated and results orientated, you possess expertise and competence in clinical practice, leadership, counseling, teaching and presentation skills for chronic disease management.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, or a community. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral health care team member. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity and leisure. You will support clients to achieve optimum functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant and chosen stakeholders and supports within the clients physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families in determining, implementing, and evaluating rehabilitation. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich support and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for the clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community and participate in peer mentoring and supervising students. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.

Classification:

Occupational Therapist I

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Medical Specialty Clinics

Primary Location:

Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details:

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

29-OCT-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temporary Part Time

Date Available:

08-NOV-2025

Temporary End Date:

03-MAY-2026

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

6

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$38.90

Maximum Salary:

$51.80

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Experience with Connect Care, NetCare, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Adobe, SharePoint are strongly preferred. Demonstrated commitment to team work, strong organization skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus is required. An excellent attendance record, reliability and personal suitability must be demonstrated through your employment references.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.