Occupational Therapist II

Westlock, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 22, 2026
1 position

$45–$60 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 31 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Coordinate occupational therapy and allied health services, provide direct clinical care, and guide team members on complex cases. Oversee day-to-day service operations, including caseload priorities, care quality, chart audits, staff feedback, and program planning.

Job details

Your Opportunity: This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit: rcif-hsaa.ca New Grads are encouraged to apply. This Occupational Therapist II (OT II) role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive, client-centered care across multiple sites and areas of care. Based at the Westlock Healthcare Centre, you will support a diverse patient population while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will practice with a high degree of clinical autonomy, managing competing priorities, coordinating care across environments, and making informed decisions to optimize patient outcomes. The role provides a broad scope of practice where you will be directly involved in supporting safe transitions and enhancing quality of life for patients across the care continuum. OT IIs in this setting build meaningful relationships with patients and families, gain exposure to a wide variety of cases and strengthen their adaptability and problem-solving abilities. This an ideal role for therapists who value teamwork and professional growth. With minimal commute times, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbors know and support one another. Residents also have easy access to outdoor recreation, including nearby lakes, trails, camping, and year-round activities like fishing and snowmobiling. Located about an hour from Edmonton, Westlock combines the advantages of rural living with convenient access to major amenities, shopping, and services—making it an ideal place for individuals and families who value space, community, and quality of life. Description: As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for coordinating occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision to students and team members as assigned. You will work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, serving as an integral member and providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will make day-to-day clinical decisions regarding patient and family needs related to assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and provide guidance to team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence based and aligned with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, codes of ethics, and organizational policies and guidelines. You will coordinate the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area, monitor care delivery, identify service needs, assist with caseload management, complete chart audits, and provide follow-up and feedback to staff. You will participate in program development and operational planning and represent the department on committees and programs. You will make decisions regarding staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and advocate within your program or service area. Classification: Occupational Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Allied Health Rehabilitation Department Primary Location: Westlock Healthcare Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 16-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 8 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.93 Maximum Salary: $59.68 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required Required Qualifications: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program, or a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT). Additional Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation. Preferred Qualifications: One year experience in a rural generalist position and/or acute care is preferred but not necessary. AADL Authorizer Status and experience with dysphagia and seating experience and/or AADL authorization are assets to this position, but not necessary.

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Requirements

Requires a master's degree in occupational therapy, or a bachelor's degree with related experience, and active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Basic Life Support certification is required; rural generalist or acute care experience, AADL authorization, and experience with dysphagia or seating are assets but not required.