IDEAS Fall/Winter Programs

To The Stars Job Posting

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Lacombe AB

0.6 FTE

To the Stars Occupational Therapy and Wellness Centre is a progressive, fast growing company located in the beautiful city of Lacombe, Alberta. We provide services to children and families through home and school based programming. We pride ourselves in offering wellness programs to children and adults that include yoga, art, music, social skills and relaxation through inclusive group programs as well.

We are looking for the right person to expand our occupational therapy team. We are looking for an energetic, creative and passionate therapist that can empower children and families. This person must be well organized, have excellent interpersonal skills and have experience working with children with differing abilities. Experience and training in sensory processing would be a definite asset.

This position would offer:

-          A strong and experienced team of occupational therapists to collaborate with

-          Competitive wages

-          Extended health care and benefits

-          Ability to increase FTE as the business grows

-          Professional development support

-          A strong working relationship with other private and publicly funded programs in our area

-          Free yoga and wellness programs within our centre

-          Flexibility to work within school holidays or to offer summer camps and programming

-          The ability to take your practice to the next level by facilitating groups and offering workshops to schools and parents. We encourage creative and forward thinking, you may have our next great idea.

Responsibilities include:

-          Assessment and occupational therapy consultation within prekindergarten and kindergarten classrooms

-          Provision of occupational therapy services through FSCD as part of a specialized services team

-          Planning and facilitation of inclusive children’s wellness programs

-          Documentation and maintenance of client care records and statistics

Requirements

-          Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelors or Masters)

-          Registered and in good standing with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists

-          Access to vehicle and valid drivers license

-          Ability to work independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team

-          Excellent interpersonal written and verbal commuication

-          Pediatric experience (minimum one year)

-          Ability to work some evenings

We are looking to fill this position immediately. Please direct your resume and cover letter to:

Kari Lotzien,

#3 5623 Wolf Creek Drive,

Lacombe AB T4L 0A5

e. Kari.Lotzien@tothestarsOT.com

p. 403.786.0006      f. 403.786.0252

Private Practice opportunity at IDEAS Calgary

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATIONAL AND ASSESSMENT SERVICES INC.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST NEEDED

Are you ready and eager for growth, freedom and creativity in your Private Occupational Therapy practice?

 Does independence, flexibility and autonomy while working as part of an established, holistic, and professional team appeal to you?

  If so, then the IDEAS team awaits you!

IDEAS Inc. (established in 1992) is looking for a registered Occupational Therapist who loves children, is out-going, organized, motivated and ready to work in a fun, multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ experience working with children and families in a clinic or educational setting.

An energetic, creative thinker can look forward to an established referral network, mentoring by a therapist with more than 30 years of pediatric experience and unending opportunities for expansion, growth and challenge.

Be supported while also maintaining control of your own caseload, of your own practice, of your own future!

For more information please visit our website www.ideascalgary.ca and/or contact:

Karen McIntosh B.Sc.O.T.(C) 403-680-8108

Pace Kids 1.0FTE OT position in Calgary

Pediatric OT Garage Sale in Edmonton THIS SATURDAY

Looking for Treasure??

… Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind GARAGE SALE!
Margot Byer and Laura Rogers are cleaning out their Pediatric Occupational Therapy cupboards.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
10:00am - 3:00pm
St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall
10127 – 145 Street, Edmonton


Toys
Assessment Kits and Protocols
Resource Books
We’re putting on the tea – come by for a visit!
Proceeds will be donated to our favourite charities.

Permanent, part time Occupational Therapist needed to work with a dynamic multi-disciplinary school-based team!

The Sturgeon School Division is currently seeking a part-time permanent Occupational Therapist (30 hours per week, .75 FTE) needed immediately. Competition open until October 17, 2014. There is the possibility that hours could increase in hours through the upcoming year.

The position is to work primarily with the Early Childhood Education program, providing Occupational Therapy  services in school and home settings to children with disabilities who are between 2 ½ and 6 years of age, with some consultation to grade school age students.
The successful candidate will provide assessment, consultation, in-service screening, program planning and therapeutic interventions for students with special needs: mainly working with PUF and FSCD funded pre-school children.

Qualifications & Experience:

•       Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor or Master’s).
•       Registered member of ACOT (Alberta College of Occupational Therapists)
•       Pediatric experience in a school environment is an asset.
•       Valid Driver’s License required as travel within the School Division is required.
•       Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a “team environment”.

The Sturgeon School Division’s Central Office is in Morinville at 9820- 104 street. Morinville is approximately 15-20 minutes drive north of Edmonton. This school division covers a small geographical region immediately north of the Edmonton/    St. Albert /Sherwood park area.
It is a lovely, short, country commute!

If you are interested, please forward your resume to the Sturgeon School Division, Attention to Lisa Lacroix, through the website: www. sturgeon.ab.ca
Or for more information, contact Anita Ferri, Team Lead Occupational Therapist at anita.ferri@sturgeon.ab.ca or (780) 934-7937.

Private contract in Airdrie

I'm looking for a private OT to work with my daughter who is 4.5 and has Down syndrome. This is for an FSCD contract. Prefer someone to come to our home and will work in conjunction with our private developmental aide. Needs to oversee the IPP. Areas to address are potty training and eating skills as well as other self help skills. To start ASAP.

Contact Johanna at 403 999-0035