Occupational Therapist I
Alberta Health ServicesRole Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a entry-level Occupational Therapist I. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Jasper. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Your Opportunity:
This is a hybrid role with responsibilities divided between community clinical work and specialized seating services. There may be some travel to other sites - like Hinton or Edson. 0.3 FTE is allocated to providing clinical services within the Jasper community, including acute care, outpatient care, and related community health services. 0.6 FTE is dedicated to delivering both virtual and in‑person assessments for the Jasper Seating Service, including completing complex AADL authorizations, while also serving as the Jasper Seating Services Coordinator.
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: Pediatric Occupational Therapy
- Primary Location: JasperHlth Ctr/Comm/MentalHlth
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 11-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 21-MAY-2026
- Temporary End Date: 05-NOV-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.27
- Maximum Salary: $54.95
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:
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:
AADL authorizer status, with the ability to authorize wheelchairs and basic seating products. 2-3 years of experience completing MAT assessments, ordering wheelchairs and fitting with appropriate seating products.
Preferred Qualifications
Complex Seating Product authorization status with AADL. Experience completing complex seating assessments for adults.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Occupational Therapist I position at Alberta Health Services?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Alberta Health Services. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Occupational Therapist I role at Alberta Health Services remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in Jasper. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.
What does a Occupational Therapist I at Alberta Health Services earn?
Alberta Health Services has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Occupational Therapist I role at Alberta Health Services posted?
This role was posted on May 2, 2026 (51 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Occupational Therapist I role at Alberta Health Services entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Alberta Health Services has listed.
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