Occupational Therapist (OT)

Creative Abilities Therapy Services; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rates

Starting at $61.59/hour

Flexible scheduling

Set your availability and caseload

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Administrative support

Professional development

Flexible service delivery

Job summary

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist to provide individualized OT services to children and families in Calgary and surrounding communities. You will collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team to build skills for participation, independence, regulation, and everyday functioning in home, community, and virtual settings.

Responsibilities include assessments, goal setting, direct intervention, and family guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy meeting Alberta professional practice requirements.
• Current ACOT registration in good standing and professional liability insurance.
• Experience or interest in working with children and families.
• Strong assessment, intervention and consultation capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Occupational Therapy assessments and observations.
• Identifying strengths, needs, and areas for support.
• Developing individualized goals and recommendations.
• Providing direct Occupational Therapy intervention.
• Supporting sensory processing, regulation, motor development, daily living skills, and participation.
• Creating practical strategies for parents and caregivers.
• Completing clinical documentation, reports and progress updates.
• Participating in service planning and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborating with clinicians and other service providers.
• Communicating professionally with families and team members.
• Providing guidance to Behavioural & Developmental Aides when appropriate.
• Delivering services in home, community, and virtual settings.

Skills

Assessment skills

Intervention skills

Consultation skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Family-centered practice

Ethical practice

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy (professional practice in Alberta)

ACOT registration and good standing

Professional liability insurance

Experience or interest in working with children and families

Job description

Hours: Approximately 15-30 hours/week, based caseload, referrals, and availability

Join Creative Abilities Therapy Services

Creative Abilities Therapy Services is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide individualized services to children and families.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with families, clinicians, consultants, and support professionals to help children build skills that support participation, independence, regulation, and everyday functioning.

Our services are family-centred, individualized, and provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings throughout Calgary and surrounding communities.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention, consultation, recommendations, and family support based on each child's strengths, needs, goals, and service plan.

Depending on the child and service arrangement, areas of support may include:

• Sensory processing
• Emotional and self-regulation
• Gross motor coordination
• Motor planning
• Daily living skills
• Play and participation
• Independence in everyday routines
• Parent and caregiver strategies

Key Responsibilities

As an Occupational Therapist with CATS, responsibilities may include:

• Conducting appropriate Occupational Therapy assessments and observations
• Identifying strengths, needs, and areas for support
• Developing individualized goals and recommendations
• Providing direct Occupational Therapy intervention
• Supporting sensory processing, regulation, motor development, daily living skills, and participation
• Developing practical strategies for parents and caregivers
• Completing required clinical documentation, reports, and progress updates
• Participating in service planning and multidisciplinary team meetings when required
• Collaborating with clinicians, consultants, aides, and other service providers
• Communicating professionally with families and appropriate members of the child's support team
• Providing guidance and recommendations to Behavioural & Developmental Aides when appropriate
• Providing services in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings
• Practising in accordance with applicable professional and regulatory standards

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Depending on the child's approved services and needs, you may collaborate with:

• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Physiotherapists
• Behavioural Consultants
• Behavioural & Developmental Aides
• Clinical Coordinators
• Other professionals involved in the child's support

Our team values open communication, shared planning, and collaboration to support consistency across goals, services, and everyday environments.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy that meets the requirements for professional practice in Alberta
• Current registration and good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)
• Current professional liability insurance
• Experience or interest in working with children and families
• Knowledge of child development, sensory processing, regulation, motor development, and everyday participation
• Strong assessment, intervention, and consultation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to individualized, family-centred, evidence-based, and ethical practice

Experience supporting children with developmental, sensory, behavioural, feeding, motor, or complex needs is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive Contract Rates
• Starting at $61.59/hour, with compensation based on the services provided.
• Flexible Scheduling
• Set your availability based on your schedule, preferred caseload, and service availability.
• Flexible Caseload
• Caseloads are based on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and your availability.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Work alongside Speech-Language Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Behavioural Consultants, Behavioural & Developmental Aides, Clinical Coordinators, and other professionals.
• Administrative Support
• Receive administrative support related to service coordination, documentation processes, scheduling, and other operational needs.
• Professional Development
• Access workshops, shared resources, learning opportunities, and professional development opportunities when available.
• Flexible Service Delivery
• Depending on the child's needs and service arrangement, services may be provided in home, community, virtual, and other appropriate settings.

FSCD Services

Occupational Therapists may support children and families receiving services through Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD).

Depending on the child's approved services, Occupational Therapists may participate in:

• Behavioural and Developmental Support (BDS)
• Specialized Services (SS)
• Service planning and goal development
• Assessment and intervention
• Consultation with families and service teams
• Progress monitoring and documentation
• Multidisciplinary team meetings
• Guidance and recommendations for Behavioural & Developmental Aides

Occupational Therapists working within FSCD-funded services are expected to complete documentation, planning, and reporting requirements associated with the child's approved services.

This position is offered on an independent contractor basis and is not an employee position.

Contractors maintain flexibility in their availability and caseload. Hours may vary depending on client referrals, family schedules, geographic location, service needs, and contractor availability and are not guaranteed.

Details regarding contractor responsibilities, compensation, documentation, indirect activities, cancellations, service locations, safety procedures, and other policies are reviewed during the Contract Review and Orientation process.