Pediatric Occupational Therapist: Part Time Contractor

Job summary

Assess children with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs and provide therapy to improve their functional abilities. Collaborate with children, families, and other professionals to develop practical, individualized goals and deliver family-centered care.

Job details

Company Description Your Calgary Psychologist is a private practice specializing in evidence-based mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults. Located in Lake Bonavista, SE Calgary, the practice is dedicated to providing high-quality assessment and therapy services. Our focus is on fostering mental health and well-being in younger populations through personalized and compassionate care. Role Description This is a part-time contract position for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist based in Calgary, AB. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will be responsible for assessing and providing therapy to children with various neurodevelopmental and/or mental health needs to enhance their functional abilities. We value an integrated, family-centered approach and believe that collaboration between professionals can provide families with more cohesive care. Common Reasons for Referral Include: Activities of daily living, including hygiene, dressing, toileting, eating, and sleep Executive functioning, organization, planning, and time management Emotional regulation and coping skills Sensory processing and regulation Fine and gross motor skills Handwriting and other school-related skills Play and social participation Household routines and age-appropriate responsibilities Medication routines and other functional life skills Requirements and Qualifications: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Member in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists Experience working with children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, executive functioning difficulties, and motor skill challenges Strong skills in family-centered practice and collaborative teamwork Ability to develop practical, individualized goals in collaboration with children and their families Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must have availability to work one weekday or evening per week, as well as at least one weekend shift (Saturday or Sunday) per month; hours are very flexible Access to a vehicle and willingness to offer in-home services to our Calgary clients/families as needed We offer: The opportunity to develop your caseload and clinical approach with a great deal of autonomy, while also having the benefits of working with an established pediatric psychology practice Flexible days and hours of work that fit your schedule Steady stream of referrals from our team of clinicians Administrative support so you can focus on clinical care

What you’ll do

Assess children with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs and provide therapy to improve their functional abilities. Collaborate with children, families, and other professionals to develop practical, individualized goals and deliver family-centered care.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in Occupational Therapy and good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists. Candidates should have experience supporting children with neurodevelopmental, learning, executive functioning, and motor skill challenges, strong communication and collaboration skills, availability for one weekday or evening per week and one weekend shift per month, and access to a vehicle for in-home services as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Administrative Support
• Steady Stream of Referrals
• Clinical Autonomy

Listed skills

• collaborative teamwork · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Child Assessment
• Therapy Planning
• Family-Centered Practice
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Individualized Goal Setting
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Learning Disabilities
• Executive Functioning
• Emotional Regulation
• Sensory Processing
• Fine and Gross Motor Skills
• Activities of Daily Living
• Communication
• In-Home Services

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services