Here's your chance to be a part of our story! Carewest is one of Calgary's leaders in exceptional care and we are looking for passionate helpers to join our team.At Carewest, our mission is to support all clients in maintaining their quality of life as they transition through their health care journey. Our core values of Caring, Relationships, Excellence, Accountability and Teamwork guide how we provide care to those who need it the most.With a strong focus on delivering quality care & safety to our residents & clients we strive to attract innovative thinkers looking for a rewarding career.Help us make a difference and connect with us today!Position DetailsPosition Status: Temporary Full-Time Term Ends April 25, 2027 Location: Southport, LTC Clinical Leadership BW Hours: 77.50 FTE: 1.00 Shift: Days Shift Times: 0800-1615 Union: Non-Union Professional Rate of Pay: $46.81 - $61.91 PCN: SPTQPAHPL06Date Competition Closes: September 23, 2026The OpportunityPosition SummaryThe Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead promotes excellence in Allied Health practice with advanced knowledge in evidence-based practice within clinical care, systems leadership and advancement of allied health practice, evaluation and research.Reporting to the Executive Director of Quality, Safety & Transformation, the Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead will lead allied health guideline and protocol development and implementation and identifying opportunities to increase allied health practice based on best evidence. They will lead allied health team consultation while consulting with appropriate stakeholders both internal and external to Carewest on system change, following through with planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives.Program SummaryThis role will focus on Carewest rehabilitation care sites with services that span long term care, post-acute and ambulatory programs.Qualifications RequiredMasters level degree in Occupational or Physical TherapyActive or eligible for practice license and professional registration,



as appropriate to the discipline, in one of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy or PhysiotherapyPROSCI Change Management certificate. AHS Change management modulesAlberta Health Services Improvement Way (AIW) Green Belt certificationExperience RequiredA minimum of ten years' experience in healthcare education, leadership or professional development role in an organization of significant size complexity and diversityMinimum 3 years of full time clinical experience in the last 5 years in continuing care, focusing on rehabilitationDemonstrated ability to engage and build collaborative relationships with staff, physicians, patients and families, leaders, learners and external partners and facilitate group processesDemonstrated progressive leadership rolesKnowledge of wide range of research design methodologiesKnowledge of program evaluate on approaches and outcomes measurementsStrong interpersonal verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated ability to recognize complex problems and seek solutionsConnect Care proficiencyPreferredProject management and change management knowledge and experience an assetDemonstrated ability in planning, implementing and leading change from an evidence-based perspectiveDemonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and experienceAbout CarewestWe select dedicated people just like you to care for our clients, those who offer compassion, knowledge and commitment to the treatment, progress, outcomes and lives of our clients. We are motivated to employ individuals who are passionate about what they do and,



are naturally driven to uphold our client-centered approach, contribute to best-practice solutions and a desire to take their careers to the next level within Carewest.We are one of Canada's largest public healthcare providers of complex continuing care, rehabilitation and recovery services, and a wide variety of community programs for both seniors and others requiring specialized care. With 13 locations across Calgary and a team of over 3000 employees, we offer a diverse, interdisciplinary, and expert community of health care professionals. Our innovative practices allow for optimal opportunities to learn, grow, and excel with us.Employees are required to use technologies, devices, resources, and systems provided by the employer, as per Carewest policy and procedure. Adherence to relevant privacy legislation and best practice including HIA, ATIA, POPA, and InfoCare Behaviours, is required.Successful applicants not currently working for Carewest will need to provide a suitable police records check and vulnerable sector screen. Successful applicants may need to provide immunization records for positions in certain environments. Carewest is an equal opportunity employer and values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. For more information on Carewest, please visit our website at carewest.Ca.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

📌 Sr. Allied Health Practice Lead (Calgary)
🏢 Carewest - Innovative Health Care
📍 Calgary