Occupational Therapist

Lifemark; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role is ideal for a self-directed clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about helping clients return to meaningful activities. You will assess client needs, create tailored treatment plans, and work alongside a multidisciplinary team to promote health and rehabilitation. The company values inclusivity and offers a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional development. If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary with benefits package

Annual continuing education allowance

Collaborative work environment

GoodLife Fitness discount

Pathways for clinical leadership

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists.
• Experience with physical, neurological, and mental health conditions is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients' physical and cognitive functioning in a clinic setting.
• Create and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Support return-to-work programs and manage caseload.

Skills

Autonomous working

Client assessment

Treatment plan implementation

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Job coaching

Networking with stakeholders

Education

Registration with provincial College of Occupational Therapists

Post-graduate professional development

Tools

E-charting software

Job description

As one of Canada’s largest health care and rehabilitation companies, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through a holistic approach to collaborative care. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist who shares this same philosophy.

If you are a self-directed clinician who thrives working with a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative interdisciplinary team and are passionate about helping clients get back to meaningful and productive activity, you belong here!

Your Day-to-Day

1. Assessing client’s physical and/or cognitive functioning within the clinic setting. Common assessments include: job demands analyses, functional capacity evaluations, cognitive abilities evaluations, ergonomic, attendant care, and pre-employment assessments.
2. Creating and implementing individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoning.
3. Educating clients on topics such as safe body mechanics, cognitive behavioral strategies, and functional tolerance activities.
4. Supporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations).
5. Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely manner.
6. Participating in case conferences and case management.
7. Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic.
8. Supervising Occupational Therapy students (as preferred).
9. Networking with all stakeholders to promote Lifemark OT programs.
10. Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment.

What You Bring to the Team:

1. Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists.
2. Previous experience treating clients with physical, neurological, and/or mental health conditions.
3. Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team.
4. Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development.
5. Previous experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WSIB referrals is a strong asset.
6. Experience supporting occupational rehabilitation is a strong asset.
7. A valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Why Lifemark:

We live our values in everything we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun! We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees:

1. Competitive salary with benefits package.
2. Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities.
3. Collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
4. Specialty physiotherapy-based services such as pelvic health, vestibular, concussion, and cancer rehab.
5. Virtual Care platform and E-charting software.
6. Pathways for clinical leadership.
7. National Partner of Special Olympics Canada.
8. GoodLife Fitness discount.

Interested in learning more?

Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca.