Occupational Therapist II

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

📁: Occupational Therapist

📅   : ALB00118840 Requisition #

📅   : Sep 12, 2019 Post Date

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Classification: Occupational Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: OT MH Day Treatment Program

Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 19-SEP-2019

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 30-SEP-2019

Temporary End Date: 22-JAN-2021

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $39.42

Maximum Salary: $52.36

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Completion of master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university program and related experience. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Three to five years of clinical OT experience with children and adolescents (and their families) who have complex mental health issues with associated cognitive, behavioral and developmental delays/disorders is required. Training in and understanding of DSM -IV-TR diagnoses. Knowledge of evidence-based OT interventions. Knowledge of community resources for children and adolescents with functional impairment, fine or gross motor difficulties, sensory issues and other OT-related issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and complete work in a timely manner. Experience working with Child and Family Services, schools and other community resources. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills with ability to work collaboratively and to contribute positively to change in emerging services/programs. Experience providing expert clinical OT consultation to professionals. Knowledge of and experience utilizing standardized OT measures for children.

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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