
Posted 1 month ago
Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)
CalgaryOn-site
AI Summary
An Occupational Therapist provides client-centered assessments, interventions, and care planning for continuing-care residents, focusing on evening therapeutic programming to support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being and maximize safe independence.
About this role
Position Details
Position Status: Temporary Full Time Term Ends: March 31, 2027 Location: Dr. Vernon Fanning Centre, Occupational Therapy LTC BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Evenings Shift Times: 1400-2215 Union: HSAA Rate of Pay: $38.90 - $51.80 PCN: tmp261WOOT005
Date Competition Closes: June 15, 2026
The Opportunity
Position Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) reporting directly to the Director of Care is a key member of the interprofessional health care team, responsible for providing client-centered assessment, intervention, and care planning across rehabilitation, recovery, and continuing care units.
This role focuses on supporting clients living in continuing care who experience isolation, or low stimulation during late afternoon and evening hours. Working collaboratively with Recreation Therapy and other members of the interdisciplinary team contributes to enhancing residents’ emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being through integrated therapeutic programming.
The position emphasizes maximizing safe, functional independence and improving quality of life through individualized and interdisciplinary interventions. In addition, the Occupational Therapist plays an active role in the planning, development, and sustainability of the program initiatives contributing to evaluation, continuous improvement, and the establishment of consistent, meaningful evening programming and activities.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduation from a recognized Masters or Degree program in Occupational Therapy.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
- Eligible for membership in CAOT.
- AADL Authorizer is an asset.
- Experience using occupational therapy in a clinical and/or continuing care setting an asset.
New grad/provisional occupational therapists welcome.
Skills
AADL AuthorizerACOT RegistrationCAOT MembershipCare PlanningClinical Continuing CareEvening ProgrammingInterdisciplinary CollaborationOccupational TherapyProgram DevelopmentRehabilitation
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