Your Opportunity
Looking to bring your skills to a community that cares? Alberta Health Services (AHS) Central Zone is hiring Occupational Therapists across over 40 unique small towns and cities. Work closely with interdisciplinary colleagues to deliver patient-first Allied Health services while working to your full scope of practice. Find balance in these thriving rural communities with an affordable cost of living, vibrant sports and recreation scenes, the splendor of Alberta’s expansive landscapes, and much more.
AHS is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.3 million people living in Alberta. Since 2017, we have been among Alberta’s Top 75 Employers and recognized as a top employer for our efforts to create an innovative and diverse workplace that values the contributions of our employees.
Description
As an Occupational Therapist at AHS, 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. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community by participating in peer mentoring and supervising students, and may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
Qualifications
Occupational Therapist I: Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT.)
Occupational Therapist II: Completion of 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).
Apply today and join our dynamic team!