Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity: Compassion, respect, collaboration, integrity, social justice, and stewardship. These are the values of Covenant Health, and they are the values embodied by the people who work at the Misericordia Community Hospital. The Misericordia is a full-service acute care facility in Edmonton’s west end that provides a fast-paced, energetic workplace with a sense of community and support. All Occupational Therapist I positions regularly rotate allowing team members to develop clinical skills and knowledge in all service areas, both inpatient and outpatient. Team members can choose to pursue individual areas of interest through participation in committees, working groups, and other initiatives. A smaller facility size promotes strong interdisciplinary relationships and an atmosphere of collaboration. The Misericordia has an established reputation for commitment to quality Improvement, best practice, and the inclusion of patients as partners in their care. The Occupational Therapy team at the Misericordia supports continued professional development for team members at all levels of experience. The team is also supported by the Occupational Therapy Professional Practice Lead for Covenant Health. The team welcomes new or recent graduates, offering a mentorship program in the first year of employment that pairs new hires with an experienced team member and provides supplemental educational opportunities. New staff are supported by all team members offering the benefits of their diverse experience and backgrounds. The Misericordia is the perfect place for anyone looking to join a community of practice that builds solid clinical foundations for Occupational Therapists at the beginning of their career while continuing to engage those who are more experienced. Description: Description: The Occupational Therapist I (OT) services are primarily clinical in nature and require expertise in the functional assessment and treatment, client centred case management and discharge planning. Areas of treatment include but are not limited to: orthopedics, acute, stroke, post-op hands, lower extremity clinic, splinting, mental health, cognitive assessments. The position also involves consultations and collaboration with hospital staff and community agencies, and working closely with an interdisciplinary team including supervision of therapist assistant staff in the delivery of hospital based rehabilitation. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement. Classification: Occupational Therapist I Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Medicine Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required. Additional Required Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstration of strong clinical reasoning is required. Preferred Qualifications: Connect Care training is an asset.

Provide clinical occupational therapy services including functional assessments, treatment, and discharge planning across various medical areas. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and supervise therapist assistant staff to deliver hospital-based rehabilitation.

Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy program with active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) certification is required.

• Mentorship Program • Professional Development

• Soins cliniquesSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Functional Assessment
• Client Centred Case Management
• Discharge Planning
• Splinting
• Cognitive Assessments
• Clinical Reasoning
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Patient Care

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

39 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level