OT Job Postings
Occupation Therapist (0.7 FTE, maternity leave) in Calgary
New Heights School & Learning Services runs a unique specialized program tailored to autistic preschool age children (2.5 – 7 years old), or have similar learning differences. New Heights Home & Community Support (HCS) is a play-based program that utilizes the strengths and interests of each child to address developmental goals. We value the uniqueness of each child and see the autistic child as not needing to be fixed but rather supported in their unique ways of perceiving the world. The HCS team works alongside parents teaching them how to support their autistic child’s needs, building resiliency for both the parent and child so that the family as a whole is successful in their day to day activities.
HCS is currently looking for one maternity leave part-time (0.7 FTE, approximately 26.5 hours/week) Occupational Therapist to provide services for families throughout the city. This position will include providing intervention and consultation services in families’ homes and in the community, which means there will be significant daily time on the road. A love for driving and playing with children would be definite assets.
The ideal candidate will:
be a flexible team member with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
be registered or eligible to be registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapy
have current professional liability insurance
have experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder
have their own vehicle and be comfortable with daily driving
be independent with scheduling a caseload of 18-24 families (typically two sessions per family each month)
be available to work weekdays between 8:30-6:00 (fit your work hours in within that timeframe as we do not run on weeknights or weekends)
enjoy playing and value wellness
What we offer:
time compensation for travel as well as paid mileage ($0.70/km)
flexible schedule,
vacation time and personal days, comprehensive benefits package plus health spending account (completely covered by New Heights)
access to professional development funds
a multidisciplinary team of fun and caring staff
a culture that values work-life balance, as well as personal and professional growth
All applicant submissions are appreciated, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Resumes will be received until the position is filled. Start date is for late October/early November. For more information or to submit your resume and cover letter please contact: Betty Heung at betty.heung@newheightscalgary.com
Edmonton Catholic School Division
Edmonton Catholic School Division (ECSD) is Alberta's fourth largest school division, serving almost 50,000 students across 94 schools. ECSD school communities serve students with a variety of strengths and support needs. Schools have the option to employ a contract occupational therapist to provide student assessment and recommendations for self-care skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, emotional regulation skills, sensory processing, executive functioning skills and more.
We are currently adding occupational therapist contractors to the Division contract list. Contractors are paid at a rate of $100 per hour. For more information, interested OTs are invited to contact:
Shamala Manilall, Manager OT & Mental Health (Shamala.Manilall@ecsd.net)
Justin DuVal, Asst. Manager OT & Mental Health (Justin.DuVal@ecsd.net)
Sahaara Therapy Services Ltd.
Sahaara Therapy Services Ltd. is a community-based private therapy practice serving Calgary and surrounding areas. We work with families and their children (ages 2-18) to help them learn and implement individualized strategies and solutions to achieve their goals.
We are currently seeking an energetic individual with a passion for working with children to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work both in-home settings and school programming. The candidate will be offered competitive compensation, ability to set a flexible schedule and work from home as well as a focus on mentorship and growth in the area of pediatric occupational therapy.
See attached job posting here for more details: here: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3997567645
Interested candidates can apply through the link above or email admin@sahaaratherapy.com
Kids Developmental Services
Kids Developmental Services is looking for an occupational therapist to join our wonderful team! Kids Developmental Services (KDS) is a community-based private Early Childhood Services operator funded by Alberta Education. We provide early childhood intervention to children between the ages of 2 years 8 months and 6 years. Programming is developmentally appropriate and occurs in the child's natural environment. Please visit our ad at: KDS OT posting for more information. Located in Calgary.