Friday 31 July 2020

OT for at least 6 mo - Strathmore Family


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SW looking for OT
Looking for a private OT that could provide a quick consultation to help create a youth's "calming bedroom"...would like to continue on with OT to help with ongoing areas of regulation as well.  FSCD contracted but has private benefits too. 

Family lives in Strathmore and will NOT be able to travel to Calgary. 

Youth is turning 17 in February...the contract would be 6-12 months top. ..unless family and OT agree to move forward on a private level through insurance. 

Jodi Staples BSW, M.Ed (Counselling)

FASD Intervention Specialist

preferred pronoun: she/her

 

 

Phone

403.836.3556

  Fax

403.274.6430

Email

jstaples@enviros.org

 


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Calling for expertise in self-injurious behavior

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Hi, is there an OT in Alberta with expertise is self injurious behaviour, Autism and DBT that I could touch base with? I have a family requesting this type of service, 

thanks Danielle Pluth
daniellepluth@gmail.com

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Friday 24 July 2020

Call for Presentations! online conference in Mental Health and Addictions October 19-23, 2020



Occupational Therapy Recovery Conference 2020
Re-imagine, Connect, and Inspire: Virtual Conference Week
October 19-23, 2020

The Edmonton Mental Health and Addictions OT Practice Council has decided to hold this year’s event as an online learning opportunity to maintain the health and safety of our community. Despite these uncertain and stressful times, our community has had to adapt the way we work and support people on their recovery journey. Let’s acknowledge and celebrate this innovation and dedication! Please join us during the week of October 19 – 23rd, 2020 as we showcase mental health and addictions initiatives, projects, and practices. Together we will re-imagine, connect, and inspire!
Call for Presentations!
We are accepting presentation proposals for mental health service providers to share their initiative, program, or practice. Our conference mainly focuses on Occupational Therapy within mental health and addiction across the lifespan, though we welcome sharing of information from our colleagues and invite all to learn with us. Our audience is typically Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy students, and other mental health workers.

These virtual sessions will run the week of October 19-23rd, 2020 from 12-1 pm MST. Presentations will be a total of 50 minutes in length. Each session will be a 15-30 minute showcase presentation, followed by a 20 minute virtual breakout session. Please identify the main contact for this submission. We recommend that you have at least 2 presenters so we can facilitate multiple breakout discussions.

Deadline to submit a proposal is July 27, 2020.
Please submit your proposal at:
OT Recovery Conference 2020 - Call for Presentations https://forms.gle/8TG7wDjZtZyMuqrCA

All submissions will be compiled reviewed by our Conference Planning Committee. Successful candidates will be contacted within 4-6 weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact us at OTRecoveryConference@gmail.com


Pediatric Occupational Therapist (part-time) in B.C. near Vancouver





Job Description – Pediatric Occupational Therapist (part-time)

Looking to apply your adult private practice skills in a new practice area? Or wanting to apply your public sector pediatric skills in a setting with manageable caseloads? Are you wanting to create innovative treatment plans in a supportive team environment? Our clinic offers:

·         Enough time for clinicians to deliver 1:1 excellent patient care in 45 – 60 minute sessions
·         Support for work-life balance for clinicians by providing flexible days of work
·         Regular hands-on mentorship sessions with an OT with over 10 years of experience in pediatrics and neurological rehabilitation
·         Team oriented environment with the opportunity to run groups for children and adults
·         Annual performance evaluations with opportunities to advance

Description
Enable Occupational Therapy is a growing private practice that provides innovative and creative Occupational Therapy services primarily to children between 0-18 years of age.  Our unique programs include basketball, kayaking, soccer, printing, swimming, anxiety reduction, cupcake decorating, and playground sessions.  Our therapists provide assessment, consultation, and treatment (1:1 and group settings) for children with a range of diagnoses, including brain injuries, Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Developmental Delay in collaboration with families and community partners.
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, Occupational Therapist to join our fun and energetic multidisciplinary team (currently comprised of 4 Occupational Therapists, 3 Rehabilitation Assistants, 1 Kinesiologist, and a friendly therapy dog) that provides family centered care. This rapidly growing clinic will be expanding in Summer 2020 to provide rehabilitation to clients with Parkinson’s disease (exercise classes and anxiety reduction classes), in addition to adults with brain injuries, and teens with mental health diagnoses.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited Canadian Occupational Therapy Program (Master’s Degree or equivalent academic training) and/or successful completion of the Canadian Occupational Therapy exam process (National Occupational Therapy Certification Examination)
  • Full registration (or eligible for full registration) under the College of Occupational Therapists of B.C.
  • Private sector Occupational Therapy experience preferred (1 – 2 years minimum), or public sector pediatric Occupational Therapy experience (1 – 2 years minimum).  (If applicants have no pediatric Occupational Therapy experience, mentorship is available)
·         Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
 




Key Responsibilities
  • Work with clients and their families to set and achieve OT goals which have targeted and measurable outcomes
  • Provide direct service, consultation and education to clients, families, and community providers with a focus on maximizing a child's function at home, in school, and on the playground
  • Utilize evidence-based treatment and assessments

Hours
  • Part-time position (3 - 4 days per week)
  • Flexible work schedule with additional options of completing the administrative part of the work (e.g. report writing etc.) from a home office
  • Hours include after-school times such as late afternoons and early evenings, and may include Saturdays, as per the clinician’s preference
  • Locations: Richmond and/or Surrey/Langley/Port Moody

Compensation: Dependent upon experience. 

Location: The main clinic is located in scenic, historical Steveston, Richmond! It is one block from the waterfront, surrounded by numerous coffee shops, restaurants, and local stores within walking distance. Our new clinic locations are in Vancouver (Kerrisdale) and the Tri-Cities area (Port Moody).  Home visits, school sessions and wheelchair assessments are throughout Metro-Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Requirements
·         Professional Liability Insurance
·         WorkSafe BC Insurance
·         BC Drivers License and access to a vehicle (if interested in Surrey/Langley/Port Moody)

The ideal candidate…
·         Passionate about providing excellent patient care
·         A self-starter who enjoys autonomy in their practice
·         Willingness to discover best practice guidelines for treatment
·         Comfortable working as the sole Occupational Therapist on site, at times 
·         Thrives working as part of a high performing, driven, and motivated team, with significant collaboration with an experienced team of Rehabilitation Assistants.
·         Possesses a high level of attention to detail
·         Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to maintain regular email, phone, and in-person interactions with external funders, schools, and clients
·         Comfortable with online charting systems
·         Highly organized to complete charting in a timely manner (within 24 hours) and respond to all emails in a timely manner (within 24 hours)

To apply, please submit a CV to the Clinical Director, Gina Fernandez (OT) at gina@enableot.ca. Start date is August/September 2020.





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Monday 20 July 2020

Position Filled at Cherrington-Sawers

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Notification


The OT position at Cherrington-Sawers was re-posted in error 

Cherrington-Sawers are not looking to fill any therapy positions during this pandemic. 


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Monday 6 July 2020

WEbinar on Finemotor activities Jun 24, 2020 09:30 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)





Join Us for a Fresh Look at FUNdamentals

Calling all Occupational Therapists! Join us for a special professional development session on the importance of fine motor skill development for early learners.

FUNdamental Fine Motor Activities for Literacy Development
Special Guest Speaker Kathleen Wright

Why Attend?

Current research shows that early fine motor skills, particularly writing, are associated with later academic achievement. In this interactive webinar we will review the newest research on handwriting readiness while exploring a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate fine motor skill activities for home and school.

Attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation to use toward professional development hours.


Lynn M Robson
Sales Consultant NC/SC/TN
910-386-1348 | 800.248.2568 X2538
Customer Experience 800.421.3018

Kathleen Wright headshot
About the Session Leader
Kathleen Wright is the Executive Director of The Handwriting Collaborative and an Independent Curriculum Consultant who has been a Handwriting Instructional Specialist and nationally recognized handwriting research advocate for almost 30 years

iLS system for sale in Calgary

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Hello there fellow therapists,

I would like to sell the following at this time:

Integrated Listening Systems (iLS) Total Focus system  -  purchased in 2016, is in mint condition.  Asking $1300.00 or best offer

Please contact me if interested. I'm in Calgary
Thanks!
Susanne

Susanne Williams Susanne@touchstoneot.com

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