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Occupational Therapist (Contract)

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide occupational therapy services for infants, children, youth, and adults with Down syndrome
• Develop individualized, family-centred treatment plans that support participation in home, school, work, and community environments
• Support the development of fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, daily living skills, and functional independence
• Recommend strategies, adaptations, and equipment to enhance participation and independence
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to support client goals
• Provide education and coaching to families and caregivers using a strengths-based approach
• Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, and documentation in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy, plus three years of direct experience
• Registered with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) with a valid Practice Permit (mandatory)
• Proof of professional liability insurance with coverage of at least $2 million
• Knowledge and experience supporting individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities, including sensory processing, self-regulation, adaptive equipment, and promoting independence across the lifespan
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Prior to employment, successful candidates must submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Verbal Intervention Training (to be completed within the first 4 months; training provided free if hired)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (to be completed within the first 4 months)
• Infection Prevention Control & Universal Precautions (to be completed within the first 4 months)
• Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol (to be completed within the first 4 months)

Compensation & Work Environment

• Compensation: $90.00+ per hour
• Immediate contractor position available with flexible hours
• Clients are seen in person at the EDSS centre in fully equipped therapy rooms or where you and the family mutually agree
• Some community-based visits may be required
• All administrative tasks (booking, invoicing, paperwork) are completed by EDSS staff
• Immediate contractor positions available with flexible hours

• All clients are seen at the EDSS centre in provided therapy rooms. All paperwork such as invoicing, bookings, etc are completed by EDSS staff.

Physiotherapist (Contract)

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide physiotherapy services for infants, children, youth, and adults with Down syndrome
• Develop individualized, family-centred treatment plans that support mobility, physical development, participation, and functional independence
• Assess and address gross motor development, strength, balance, coordination, mobility, gait, posture, and physical function
• Provide evidence-informed interventions and strategies that promote participation and independence across home, school, work, and community environments
• Recommend appropriate exercises, positioning strategies, mobility supports, and adaptive equipment where required
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, educators, and other professionals to support individual goals and promote continuity of care
• Provide education, coaching, and practical strategies to families and caregivers using a strengths-based approach
• Complete assessments, progress notes, reports, and documentation in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physiotherapy, plus three years of direct experience
• Registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta with a valid Practice Permit (mandatory)
• Proof of professional liability insurance with coverage of at least $2 million
• Knowledge and experience supporting individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities, including experience addressing motor development, mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional independence across the lifespan
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Prior to employment, successful candidates must submit a Police Information Check and Intervention Record Check
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Verbal Intervention Training (to be completed within the first 4 months; training provided free if hired)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (to be completed within the first 4 months)
• Infection Prevention Control & Universal Precautions (to be completed within the first 4 months)
• Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol (to be completed within the first 4 months)

• Compensation & Work Environment

  • Compensation: $90.00+ per hour
  • Immediate contractor position available with flexible hours
  • Clients are seen in person at the EDSS centre in fully equipped therapy rooms or where you and the family mutually agree
  • Some community-based visits may be required
  • All administrative tasks (booking, invoicing, paperwork) are completed by EDSS staff