Occupational Therapist II

Your Opportunity:

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. Westlock is located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis lands and draws people to its balance of affordability, strong community connections, and high quality of life—benefits that can be harder to find in larger urban centres. With minimal commute times, residents can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in a welcoming, close-knit community where neighbours 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. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $48,000, based on the length of their Return for Service. For full details, visit

Description:

As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible for the coordination of occupational therapy and other allied health clinical services within a program or service area. You will provide supervision of students and team members as assigned. As an Occupational Therapist II, you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral member, providing leadership to other healthcare professionals. You will be making day-to-day clinical decisions on patient/family needs regarding assessment, intervention, discharge and follow-up. You will make decisions and advise team members on complex clinical cases and provide clinical leadership within the program or service area to ensure safe, efficient and effective client care. You will ensure occupational therapy practice is evidence-based and in alignment with Alberta legislation and regulations, professional standards of practice, code of ethics and AHS policy and guidelines. You will be providing coordination of the day-to-day operations of an assigned service area and monitoring care delivery, identifying service needs and assisting other medical staff with caseload management, completing chart audits and providing follow-up and feedback to staff. You will be participating in program development and operational planning and representing the department on committees or programs. You will be making decisions on staffing level requirements, workflow and caseload priorities in collaboration with managers and other healthcare providers. As assigned, you will carry out the roles of a direct clinical service provider, consultant, educator and/or advocate in your program or service area.

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or 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).

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

New grads are welcome to apply. Preferably one year experience in a rural generalist position and/or acute care. AADL Authorizer Status and experience with dysphagia are assets to this position.