Occupational Therapist

Back In Motion; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Telecommuting option

Signing bonus

Extended health and dental coverage

Up to 3 paid education days off per yr

In-Services and educational opportun

Maternity leave top-up

4 weeks paid vacation to start

RRSP matching

Job summary

Back in Motion in Abbotsford, BC is seeking an Occupational Therapist to facilitate recovery, improve function, and promote well‑being for clients with work‑related injuries. The position involves functional assessment, graded work simulations, education, and return‑to‑work planning within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, with 2 years of experience preferred; less experience may be considered for

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
• Ideally 2 years of experience in related areas such as vocational rehabilitation, musculoskeletal, Active Rehab/Exercise Therapy
• Less than 2 years of experience will be considered for the right candidate
• In clinic training and mentorship is provided

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based assessment and rehabilitation services for clients with work‑related injuries and conditions
• Support clients to return to work through in‑clinic and workplace interventions
• Perform functional assessments, graded work simulation programs, and education
• Coordinate with employers, clients, and referral sources; plan and monitor return‑to‑work
• Collaborate with a team including other occupational therapists, physical therapists, counselors, physicians, kinesiologists and case managers

Job description

$43-$53/hour (Factors such as experience and internal equity will be considered to determine the rate.)

Signing Bonus for Panorama:

up to $5K

Your primary focus will be on facilitating recovery, improving function, and promoting overall well‑being for individuals with occupational injuries and activity‑related soft tissue disorders.

Clinical duties include evidence‑based assessment and rehabilitation services for clients who have sustained a variety of work‑related injuries and conditions. The goal of rehabilitation is to support clients return to work through in clinic and workplace interventions. The position involves functional assessment; graded work simulation programs; group and individualized education; goal setting; liaison with employers , clients, and referral sources; return to work planning and monitoring; and job site visits/job coaching. The Occupational Therapist will work on a team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, Physicians, Kinesiologists, and Case Managers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Related experience in areas of vocational rehabilitation, musculo-skeletal, Active Rehab/Exercise Therapy
• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of of British Columbia and ideally 2 years of experience.
• Less than 2 years of experience will be considered for the right candidate
• In clinic training and mentorship is provided

Benefits and Perks: as an Employee

• Sick leave – 5 days
• Telecommuting option
• Signing bonus (for eligible positions)
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Up to 3 paid education days off per year
• In-Services and other educational opportunities
• Maternity leave top-up (after 3 years of employment)
• 4 weeks of paid vacation to start
• RRSP matching (after 4 years of employment; working 22.5 hours per week)

Benefits and Perks: Contractors

• Telecommuting option
• Signing bonus (for eligible positions)
• In-Services and other educational opportunities

Why work at Back in Motion?

Our corporate culture is one of excellence, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and commitment to people. We are a growth-oriented company, and offer flexible working conditions, continuing education, and an environment for staff members to grow and develop.

Please visit http://www.backinmotion.com/work-us for more information about working at Back in Motion