Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

The Alberta Children's Hospital (ACH) is a warm and vibrant workplace, with team members providing service to children and their families in inpatient units and ambulatory clinics. The Occupational Therapist (OT) I, is part of ACH site-wide OT Services, and ensures the level of clinical practice on the assigned clinical service area is family/client-centered and meets OT clinical standards of practice. The position will provide support to subacute populations with complex medical profiles across the site including ambulatory and/or inpatients and other areas and populations based on identified need within the site. The caseload includes infants, children and youth, aged 0-18 years, Practice involves assessment, treatment/intervention within subacute and chronic populations across all occupational domains to support rehabilitation. As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team; will exhibit strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills including analytical thinking and conflict resolution; will be organized in managing a complex caseload; will demonstrate initiative and adaptability to meet varying clinical and operational needs; and will demonstrate effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Participation on program/clinic committees is expected. You will receive guidance, mentoring, and 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: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 23-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $42.51 Maximum Salary: $56.60 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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:

Recent (within the last two years) clinical experience in a pediatric physical medicine/rehabilitation setting. Experience in pediatric neurorehab service delivery for 0-18years old. Knowledge of tertiary rehabilitation service delivery. Clinical knowledge in pediatric development and conditions such as acquired developmental disorders, neurodegenerative diagnoses, and musculoskeletal conditions. Knowledge and experience in rehabilitative service, transition support, sensory processing, fine motor, and supporting independence with ADLs and IADLs. Knowledge of community resources and programs. BCLS-HCP certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent (within the last year) experience in splinting and handling pediatric patients. 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. AADL authorization required for some services.