Occupational Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
The Alberta Children's Hospital is a warm & vibrant workplace, with team members providing service to children & their families in inpatient units & ambulatory clinics. The Occupational Therapist I, as part of ACH site-wide OT Services, ensures the level of clinical practice on the assigned clinical service area is family/client-centered & meets OT clinical standards of practice. This position will provide site wide OT services based on identified need within the site, including ambulatory areas and/or inpatients. The caseload supports children/youth, aged 0-18 years with neurological, oncological, genetic, musculoskeletal & pain/somatic conditions. This position may also support the Augmentative Communication & Educational Technology Service (ACETS) providing assessment & consultation to children & adults across Southern Alberta who are unable to meet their daily communication needs due to developmental, degenerative, physical &/or sensory limitations. This position may be required to support other areas & populations based on identified need within the site, including ambulatory areas &/or inpatients. As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; will exhibit strong clinical reasoning & problem-solving skills including analytical thinking & conflict resolution; will be organized in managing a complex caseload; will demonstrate initiative & adaptability to meet varying clinical & operational needs; & will demonstrate effective interpersonal & verbal/written communication skills. Participation on program/clinic committees is expected. You will receive guidance, mentoring, & leadership appropriate to your level of experience. Candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristics are encouraged to apply.
Description:
As an Occupational Therapist (OT), you will provide evidence-informed services, with a focus on occupational performance, designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and communities. You may act as a direct service provider, consultant, educator, or advocate and function as an integral member of the healthcare team. You will engage individuals, groups, and communities to enable meaningful and chosen occupations, including self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will support clients in achieving optimal functional abilities and independence related to their cognitive, affective, spiritual, and physical strengths and limitations. As an OT, you will provide comprehensive services, including triage, screening, consultation, assessment, diagnosis, collaborative goal setting, treatment, prevention, self-management, education, case management, referral, transition support, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and supports within the client's physical, institutional, cultural, and social environments. You will include clients and families as integral members of the healthcare team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. You will collaborate with clients and families to determine, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation plans. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enhance supports, and engage in quality improvement by partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families, and other stakeholders to advance services for clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and the professional community and participate in peer mentoring and student supervision. You may also provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants and Therapy Aides.
- Classification: Occupational Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Allied Health/Rehabilitation
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.80
- Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 09-NOV-2026
- Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 8
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $42.51
- Maximum Salary: $56.60
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Completion of a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program. Active registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
Additional Required Qualifications:Minimum 1-3 years of clinical experience in an adult and/or pediatric rehabilitation setting. Recent (within the last year) clinical experience in the area of Augmentative and Alternative Communication & Assistive Technology. Awareness and knowledge of the range of operating systems (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android) with a positive attitude towards use of technology. Current clinical knowledge in the areas of acquired developmental disorders, neurodegenerative diagnoses, and neurological disorders. Experience in splinting, functional electrical stimulation (FES), & constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT). Experience with case management and community consultation. Knowledge of AADL eligibility for varying benefit areas.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in providing education for professional staff. Current Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) general authorizer status. Experience using Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). Experience with Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) Knowledge and experience in cognitive rehab assessment and treatment Knowledge of and clinical experience with Assistive Technology and Power Mobility. BCLS-HCP certification.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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