OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic Occupational Therapy & Recreation department. In this role, you'll perform assessments and interventions to enhance patients' occupational performance. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and work independently in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This position offers a commitment to promoting health outcomes and a chance to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks of vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of assessments and interventions related to occupational performance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and interventions for patients' occupational performance.
• Collaborate with the team to promote functional independence.
• Provide care in acute inpatient wards and outpatient services.

Skills

Occupational Therapy practices

Assessment and intervention skills

Team collaboration

Independent work ethic

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist

Job description

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Occupational Therapy & Recreation department.

In accordance with established vision and values of Northern Health, the Occupational Therapist performs assessments and interventions related to patients' occupational performance according to established Occupational Therapy practices and national provincial college standards. The occupational therapist works as a team member under the general supervision of the Lead Occupational Therapist of the OT department. This position rotates between acute physical/medical inpatient wards and outpatient services. The Occupational Therapist works independently and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, 08:00 to 16:00 (Rotating)

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre is a 46-bed hospital with 115 residential care beds in the adjoining Peace Villa Care Home. They have two state of the art operating rooms, ambulatory clinics including cancer care and hemodialysis, emergency and ICU, a birthing centre with single maternity rooms for labour, delivery, and post‑partum.

Fort St. John

Fort St. John is located above the Peace River Valley, and has a diverse population of 21,000 (2021) and serves an area of approximately 69,000. The friendly, small town feel comes with big city amenities and a vibrant arts community. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.