Occupational Therapist

Providence Healthcare Pty Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Work-life balance

Unionized role

Pension plan

Professional development

State-of-the-art facilities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Providence Health Care is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support an interdisciplinary program and deliver OT services to designated patients within the health care system. The role takes clinical direction from OT Site Leader and contributes to research, education, and practice development.

The position requires a Baccalaureate degree in OT, BC registration, and eligibility for CACOT membership, with strong communication and teamwork skills essential for success in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and up to one year of experience in the designated area.
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia; eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, physicians and other health care providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using OT techniques and practices.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary approach to patient care by attending ward rounds and team conferences.
• Participate in quality improvement activities by developing, implementing, and evaluating procedures and standards.
• Complete required health record reports and workload statistics.
• Collaborate to organize in-service education and prepare educational materials and presentations.
• Provide supervision/evaluation of students and clinical direction to aides.
• Attend program councils and forums to support interdisciplinary focus and professional practice.
• Support clinical research activities within department resources.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Data collection

Discharge planning

Conflict resolution

Independent work

Equipment operation

Research participation

Student supervision

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia

Eligible for CACOT membership

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15/Hr. - CAD $56.17/Hr.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required

Summary

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, Occupational Therapy (OT), and taking clinical direction from the Occupational Therapy Site Leader and/or Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the position supports the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program, patient and resident goals. Provides Occupational Therapy services to designated patients/residents within the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of Providence Health Care.

What You Bring

EducationBaccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and up to one year of experience in the designated area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct patient/resident assessments.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident's situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to participate in research.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $45.15 - $56.17 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, includingunlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
• Work-Life Balance:Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Your Day to Day:

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using OT techniques and practices.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary approach to patient/resident care and program-related issues by attending ward rounds and team conferences to exchange information on patient/resident issues related to care and discharge planning.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the Occupational Therapy Department by providing input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures and standards, assessment forms, patient/resident materials, program descriptions, audit tools, and clinical guidelines.
• Complete required health record reports and report workload statistics.
• Collaborate with other team members to organize in-service education, identify the need for and participate in educational programs by preparing educational materials and making presentations.
• Provide clinical supervision to and evaluation of students as required.
• Provide clinical direction to Activity Aides, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Volunteers.
• Attend and participate in Program councils and task groups to support strong interdisciplinary focus within the Program.
• Attend and participate in professional practice forums.
• Support clinical research activities by generating questions, assisting in writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation, within departmental resources.
• Provide input to clinical and operating budget needs of the service and department.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in Occupational Therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and actively participating in relevant education programs.

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We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.