Occupational Therapist

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Vacation after 1 year

Training & leadership development

Moving expenses

Referral incentives

Loan forgiveness programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Community and Long-Term Care Services team. You will work both independently and with a multidisciplinary team to support clients in achieving functional independence through assessment, treatment planning, equipment prescription, education, and rehabilitation services.

You will provide assessments and interventions for long-term care clients, develop treatment plans, prescribe adaptive equipment, educate clients and staff, and

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited Occupational Therapy program and be registered or eligible for registration with BC regulatory bodies.
• Registration with CHCP BC or eligibility for CACOT/BC SOT is required.
• A valid BC driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for long-term care clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend and prescribe adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Educate clients, caregivers, and staff to support independence and quality of life.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, education, and program development.
• Provide guidance and support to Rehabilitation Assistants within the rehabilitation team.

Education

Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program

Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia

Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Do you want to make a meaningful difference while working in a dynamic and supportive healthcare environment? Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our Community and Long-Term Care Services team.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support clients in achieving and maintaining optimal health outcomes. Your expertise will help promote functional independence through assessment, treatment planning, consultation, equipment prescription, education, and rehabilitation services.

What You'll Do

• Provide occupational therapy assessments and interventions for long-term care clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Recommend and prescribe adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
• Educate clients, caregivers, and staff to support independence and quality of life.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research, education, and program development.
• Provide guidance and support to Rehabilitation Assistants within the rehabilitation team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Why Join Northern Health?

At Northern Health, we believe in supporting the people who care for our communities. We offer:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Municipal Pension Plan for eligible employees.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral incentives.
• Opportunities to participate in Federal and Provincial Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions.
• Outstanding work-life balance with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation and some of the shortest commute times in BC.

About Northern Health

Northern Health serves nearly 300,000 people across Northern British Columbia, including 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. With more than 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care in partnership with the communities we serve.

Bring your skills, compassion, and leadership to Northern Health and help make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve.