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Occupational Therapist I (2026-0375)

Posted 16 days ago

OfficeCalgary, AB
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.
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We select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and, are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest. We are one of Canada’s largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for seniors and adults under the age of 65. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 2,600 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow and excel with us. Carewest has been recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers acknowledging our commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance, providing competitive salaries & benefits, and the promotion of teamwork in a collaborative healthcare environment. If you share our vision and are dedicated to joining our growing team, please review our open positions and apply today!

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