Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Assess children and youth, develop individualized recommendations and intervention plans, and provide therapy, consultation, caregiver education, and home or community-based strategies. Monitor progress, contribute to service planning, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary professionals, and complete clinical documentation.

Job details

🌟 WE’RE HIRING: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) Creative Abilities Therapy Services is growing, and we are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Calgary and surrounding areas. This is an Independent Contractor opportunity supporting children, youth, and families through individualized, family-centred services, including families receiving support through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD). 📍 Location: Calgary & Surrounding Areas 💼 Position: Independent Contractor 🗓️ Schedule: Flexible 👧 Population: Pediatric and neurodiverse children and youth Your Role As an Occupational Therapist, you may: • Complete occupational therapy assessments and develop individualized recommendations and intervention plans • Support sensory processing, emotional regulation, fine motor skills, self-care, daily living skills, motor planning, and functional participation • Provide direct therapy, consultation, caregiver education, and home or community-based strategies • Collaborate with families, Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Behavioural Consultants, Behavioural & Developmental Aides, and other team members • Contribute to Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and multidisciplinary service planning for FSCD Specialized Services when applicable • Monitor progress and adjust strategies based on the child and family’s goals • Complete clinical notes, reports, progress summaries, and other required documentation • Participate in team meetings and collaborate with families and other professionals Requirements ✅ Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) ✅ Current and valid ACOT Practice Permit ✅ Professional liability insurance ✅ Current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search ✅ Ability to maintain professional documentation and confidentiality requirements ✅ Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills ✅ Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team Assets • Pediatric experience • Experience supporting neurodiverse children and youth • Experience with FSCD-funded services, including Specialized Services or Behavioural and Developmental Supports • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams • Experience with sensory processing, regulation, feeding, fine motor, self-care, or functional participation goals Why Join Creative Abilities? ✨ Flexible scheduling ✨ Opportunity to build a caseload that fits your availability ✨ Administrative and caseload coordination support ✨ Collaborative multidisciplinary environment ✨ Opportunities to support both FSCD-funded and private families ✨ Professional development opportunities ✨ Opportunities for student supervision and mentorship ✨ In-home, community, and virtual service opportunities At Creative Abilities Therapy Services, we believe effective support is collaborative, individualized, and centred around the priorities of each child and family. 📩 Interested in joining our team? Apply today by submitting your resume. Know an OT who may be a great fit? Feel free to share this opportunity! #OccupationalTherapist #OccupationalTherapy #OTJobs #CalgaryJobs #YYCJobs #PediatricOT #AlliedHealth #FSCD #Neurodiversity #HealthcareCareers #NowHiring

What you’ll do

Assess children and youth, develop individualized recommendations and intervention plans, and provide therapy, consultation, caregiver education, and home or community-based strategies. Monitor progress, contribute to service planning, collaborate with families and multidisciplinary professionals, and complete clinical documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists and hold a current practice permit, professional liability insurance, and a current Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search. They must maintain professional documentation and confidentiality and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills while working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Caseload Coordination Support
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Student Supervision and Mentorship Opportunities

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Individualized Intervention Planning
• Sensory Processing
• Emotional Regulation
• Fine Motor Skills
• Self-Care
• Daily Living Skills
• Motor Planning
• Caregiver Education
• Family Collaboration
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Documentation
• Progress Monitoring
• Communication
• Organization
• Confidentiality

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services

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