Occupational Therapist III
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Job Summary
Your Opportunity:
This opportunity is open to occupational or physical therapists. As part of the Healthcare Improvement Team this unique position supports the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) by leading and facilitating clinical program evaluation clinical service design clinical research knowledge mobilization and quality and process improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will be highly self-directed managing complex projects and implementing multifaceted solutions to ensure the provision of efficient evidence-based high quality clinical care services across the GRH. This position is accountable for providing leadership and support in using quality improvement knowledge translation as well as project and change management methodologies to facilitate local operational priorities and process improvements impacting the GRH. The individual in this position is one of the hospitals subject matter experts in clinical program evaluation quality improvement change leadership knowledge translation and implementation of evidence-based clinical practice. This position works with site leadership and a wide range of internal and external partners front line staff senior leaders and patient and family advisors to foster a culture of continuous and meaningful quality position includes elements of clinical practice support acting as an expert resource to facilitate lead and coach staff in the delivery of evidence-based patient and family or caregiver centred clinical services. The successful individual builds capacity for improvement in clinical research evaluation knowledge mobilization and quality improvement across the site. May include collecting and analyzing data to support operational improvements and decision making as well as working with analytics teams to use data-driven insights to identify areas for optimization.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist III you will be responsible to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team where you will be an integral member through your leadership to other healthcare professionals (OT Is OT IIs Assistants). You will facilitate the development and on-going monitoring of clinical standards of practice for occupational therapy and patient (client resident) care protocols in the department and geographical area collaborating with management to support the development implementation and evaluation of the departments operational plan strategies.
- Classification: Occupational Therapist III
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Clinical Support
- Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 08-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Masters degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:NOTE: This opportunity is open to occupational or physical therapists. Training in applied research quality improvement and/or evaluation required. Minimum of 5 years experience in rehabilitation. Minimum of 2 years experience with program evaluation and quality improvement. Responsible for maintaining active registration with the appropriate college throughout the duration of employment. Membership with National Association is recommended. Training in process improvement methodologies (e.g. AIW Lean Six Sigma) and certification in change management practices (e.g. Prosci) is required. Equivalencies in education and experience will be managing complex projects using formal methodologies data analysis and supporting teams in identifying key performance indicators (KPIs). Experience conducting and analyzing qualitative data is preferred. Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships and to work both independently and interdependently. Well-developed critical thinking skills and ability to problem solve. Proficiency with computer skills in Microsoft Office suite (Excel Outlook Teams Visio PowerPoint Power BI). Working with large data sets and statistical software and proficiency in data visualization is an asset.
Preferred Qualifications:Excellent time management priority setting skills and ability to work independently. Leadership skills comfort with decision making responsibilities coaching and mentoring and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others. Demonstrated ability to facilitate change. Experience and skills working with a wide range of service providers including other health portfolios as well as other sectors including community-based agencies. Proficiency with Connect Care.
Key Skills
- Body Mechanics
- Early Intervention
- Acute Care
- Communication skills
- HIPAA
- Autism Experience
- Computer Literacy
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
- Medicare
About Company
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is responsible for promoting wellness and providing health care services across the province.
