Occupational Therapist

Fraser Health Authority; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chilliwack is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy services and collaborate with interprofessional care teams. The ideal candidate should have current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, effective communication skills, and a passion for rehabilitation in a fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes patient and family-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments.
• Implement evidence-based intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with care teams for patient planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient-centered care

Collaborative work

Education

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Job description

Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and occupational therapy acute care standard, and in collaboration and partnership with the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides occupational therapy assessment of the patient's physical and cognitive status, functional abilities, needs, and goals.
• Analyzes the patient's needs, establishes occupational therapy diagnosis and prognosis and develops an evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention strategy.
• Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.
• Participates in the interprofessional care planning process for patients as appropriate.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness of interventions.
• Participates in maintaining seamless quality patient care.
• Collaborates with patients and their families/care givers in developing the care plan.
• Maintains a variety of records including patient files.
• Delegates components of treatment to rehabilitation assistants.
• Acts as an occupational therapy resource to other occupational therapists, rehabilitation assistants, and students.
• Participates in team/program activities required to enhance and optimize the delivery of care.
• Participates in approved occupational therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and committees.

Qualifications:

• Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants, members of the interprofessional care team.
• Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.

We are seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team at Chilliwack General Hospital. The successful candidate will have a passion for rehabilitation and recovery, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Fraser Health is committed to planetary health and values diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust.