Occupational Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

The Stollery Children’s Hospital requires a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to work with children and their families in a busy ambulatory care setting. The therapist will provide services across a variety of pediatric specialty clinics, including plastic surgery, hand and orthopedic clinics. The successful candidate will assess pediatric clients and develop customized goals and treatment plans for therapeutic intervention, within a multidisciplinary team setting. The Occupational Therapist will establish and maintain constructive working relationships with all members of the healthcare team and effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals. Commitment to a Family-Centered care philosophy and collaborative practice is essential. In addition to working with families, the incumbent can influence practice through the provision of education and consultation to the multidisciplinary team, to participate in quality initiatives and program development. Clinical leadership, education and/or mentorship of professional/support staff and students, and consultation with community resources is an expectation. Days of work are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday.

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: Outpatient Rehab Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 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: $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:

MSc. O.T. or BScOT is required. Experience in an acute care outpatient setting. The ability to easily adapt and be flexible in a hectic work environment. Demonstrated ability to prioritize caseloads and work well both independently and within a multidisciplinary team. Experience in the areas of plastic surgery, Hand clinic, and orthopedics. Specialized training in splinting and casting. Performance and attendance must be suitable to the employer.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication, conflict resolution, team-building, and interpersonal skills.