Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Conduct functional capacity and cognitive abilities evaluations, including assessments as part of independent medical evaluations, and complete WCB home visits. Document findings in clear, thorough reports with recommendations that support clients’ daily functioning, safety, independence, and work-related decisions.

Job details

🌟 We’re Hiring: Occupational Therapist Abilities Occupational Therapy Inc. | Edmonton, Alberta Build your career in a role that combines meaningful assessment work, professional growth, and flexibility. Abilities Occupational Therapy is seeking a Occupational Therapist to join our Edmonton practice. This opportunity is ideal for an OT who enjoys assessment-focused work, applying strong clinical reasoning, and helping people navigate challenges that affect their daily activities and ability to work. 🩺 About the Role Your work will include: Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs): Assess physical and functional abilities in relation to daily activities and work demands, providing clear findings to support recommendations and decision-making. Cognitive Abilities Evaluations (CAEs): Evaluate cognitive abilities relevant to everyday functioning and work-related tasks, and communicate findings through professional reports. Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) work: Complete FCEs and CAEs as part of the IME process, contributing objective occupational therapy assessment findings. WCB home visits: Assess clients in their home environments, identify functional challenges, and provide recommendations to support safety, independence, and daily participation. Clinical documentation and reporting: Prepare thorough, well-organized reports that clearly explain assessment results and recommendations. ✅ What We Offer Competitive wages that recognize your skills and experience. Health benefits included in the compensation package. Flexible work arrangements to support a sustainable balance between professional and personal commitments. Opportunity for growth as you develop your assessment expertise and expand your professional experience. A varied caseload combining structured evaluations with home-based occupational therapy services. Meaningful work that helps clarify clients’ functional abilities and support informed decisions about their needs. 👤 What You Bring Current registration with the applicable provincial occupational therapy regulatory authority. Registration in Alberta is required to practise in this role. Strong clinical reasoning and an objective, client-centred approach to assessment. Excellent written communication and report-writing skills. The ability to work independently, manage your caseload, and collaborate with clients and other professionals. An interest in functional capacity, cognitive assessment, and community-based occupational therapy. Experience with FCEs, CAEs, IMEs, or WCB-related services would be an asset. 📩 Apply Today If you’re looking for a full-time opportunity with competitive wages, flexibility, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you. Send your résumé and a brief introduction to: karldriver@myabilities.ca 📍 Edmonton, Alberta 🌐 myabilities.ca Know an Occupational Therapist who could be a great fit? Please share this post or tag them below! #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapist #Hiring #OTJobs #EdmontonJobs #AlbertaJobs #HealthcareCareers

What you’ll do

Conduct functional capacity and cognitive abilities evaluations, including assessments as part of independent medical evaluations, and complete WCB home visits. Document findings in clear, thorough reports with recommendations that support clients’ daily functioning, safety, independence, and work-related decisions.

Requirements

Current registration with Alberta’s occupational therapy regulatory authority is required. Candidates should have strong clinical reasoning, excellent report-writing skills, and the ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and collaborate with clients and other professionals; experience with FCEs, CAEs, IMEs, or WCB services is an asset.

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Functional Capacity Evaluations
• Cognitive Abilities Evaluations
• Independent Medical Evaluations
• Clinical Reasoning
• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Report Writing
• Clinical Documentation
• Home Environment Assessments
• Caseload Management
• Client-Centred Assessment
• Written Communication
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare