OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Northern Health; Smithers; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Municipal pension plan

Vacation: 4 weeks

Job summary

Northern Health in Smithers, BC, is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join the Home and Community Care Rehab team. The role focuses on assessment, planning, and implementation of therapies to promote functional independence across inpatient, outpatient, residential and community settings.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary group, contribute to guidelines and quality initiatives, and provide education to clients and caregivers while aligning with CHCPBC standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program and current registration with the CHCPBC.
• Practice-specific requirements and experience in relevant programs.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement therapy interventions and adaptive equipment education.
• Provide client and caregiver education to promote independence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and professional development.

Skills

Assessment & treatment

Teaching

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

OT degree & CHCP BC registration

Tools

Meditech

Windows

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Home and Community Care Rehab department. In accordance with professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia, the Occupational Therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team providing occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients (‘the client’) and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes in inpatient, outpatient, residential and community settings. The Occupational Therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the profession and department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team. The Occupational Therapist provides input to the Manager by participating in the development of guidelines and procedures, research and continuous quality improvement initiatives for the department. Performs administrative duties as required.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Monday to Thursday, Days - 08:00 to 15:48

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program, and current registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to practice area.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of IH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing.
• Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working

Facility

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through Bulkley Lodge

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Smithers

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.