Job Description

Your Opportunity:
This Occupational Therapist position is a pediatric rehabilitation grant position and reports to the north corridors' Executive Director Allied Health & Volunteer Resources. Incumbent works virtually and/or in person with PT, SW, Psychology, SLP and the Indigenous Wellness Coordinator as part of the multidisciplinary Complex Pediatric Rehab Support Team (PReST) but is primarily accountable to help coordinate wheelchair, seating and positioning services for 0 - 18 year old clients in the North. The preferred candidate will have 5 years of level C pediatric wheelchair and seating clinic experience and be able to mentor, coach and consult to build capacity with local therapists in this practice area. The Occupational Therapist will clinically assess, prescribe and provide wheelchair, seating and positioning services in a hybrid model by working in collaboration with the existing Edmonton and North wheelchair and seating clinics. Home site is negotiable within the North, and the Occupational Therapist may provide in person wheelchair & seating clinic services at their home site, but all north corridors' clients must have reasonable access to said services. 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 the coordination of occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral member, providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence-based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be providing coordination of the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will be participating in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will be making decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of a direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and/or advocate in your program or service area.

Classification:

Occupational Therapist II

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Allied Health North Zone Complex Pediatric Rehabilitation Support Team

Primary Location:

Grande Prairie Virene Building

Location Details:

Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

1.00

Posting End Date:

29-SEP-2025

Employee Class:

Regular Full Time

Date Available:

09-OCT-2025

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

10

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary:

$41.12

Maximum Salary:

$54.61

Vehicle Requirement:

Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or 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:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of pediatric wheelchair, seating and positioning experience. Level C Wheelchair & Seating Clinic experience. Virtual clinical service delivery experience. AADL Authorizer. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate and plan services. Connect Care trained. Demonstrated ability to champion, encourage and support other clinicians.