Occupational Therapist I / Physiotherapist I - Emergency Dept
Your Opportunity:
We are Western Canada’s biggest and busiest hospital, providing specialized care to a diverse population. The Royal Alexandra Hospital embraces continuous quality improvement and evidence-based practice. >500,000 patients/year receive care from programs that include Level 2 Trauma/ICU, Accredited Stroke, Orthopedic Surgery, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, CK Hui Heart Centre and Cardiac ICU, Lois Hole Hospital for Women, Indigenous Health Program, and many other clinical areas. Our Rehabilitation Department is an integral part of the highly specialized care provided at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. This position will be primarily based in the Emergency Department, responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, consultation and treatment programs for patients that present there. You will collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective patient care and appropriate discharge planning. You will have support from a Team Lead, Practice Lead, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. New staff have access to a robust orientation/mentorship including hands on practice, in-services on clinically relevant topics, and an extensive library of learning material tailored to our areas of practice. Ongoing professional development is promoted through professional practice events, participation in quality improvement, rotations through service areas, and supervision and support of students. Our department includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Recreation Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Therapy Assistants. We endeavor to create a climate of safety and inclusivity where we support one another to reach our goals, and work as a team to provide the highest level of care to our patients. We encourage healthy lifestyles by providing secure bike storage, a Light Rail Transit Station, a Fitness Centre and other wellness activities.
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 client¿s 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: Rehabilitation Services
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 04-JUN-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 14-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 14-DEC-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:A Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy from a recognized university program is required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)/College of Physical Therapists of Alberta (CPTA is required Heart and Stroke CPR (BLS-HCP) is required. A minimum of 1 year recent experience in an adult inpatient acute care setting is preferred. Experience with the complex medical patient populations (end of life, chronic disease management, and dementia) is preferred. Experience working with the marginalized population with a good understanding of inner city clients and resources is preferred. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning and problem solving skills are required. Experience working successfully as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team is required. Conflict resolution and strong communication skills are required. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment. Knowledge/ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook). Connect Care experience is preferred. Work tasks and charting is computer based so there are extensive repetitive motion tasks. Must be able to tolerate long periods of sitting or standing as well as repetitive movements. Must be able to participate in hands on care of patients (i.e. transfers, bariatric clients, bending, reaching, twisting, walking distances). Must be able to lift and carry 10-15 kg regularly.
Preferred Qualifications:AADL authorizer qualifications is an asset. Experience in the assessment/treatment of patients within the geriatric population is an asset. Experience in the assessment/treatment of patients with acute/chronic musculoskeletal injuries is an asset. Knowledge of community resources; equipment acquisition; continuum of care and discharge planning is an asset. Experience working in the Emergency Department is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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