Occupational Therapist 2 - Bella Coola

Vancouver Coastal Health; Bella Coola; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization as an Occupational Therapist and make a difference in the lives of clients. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential therapy services to a diverse range of patients, from acute inpatients to community clients, ensuring they achieve their health goals. You will utilize your expertise to assess client needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care. This position offers opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about empowering individuals and improving community health, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training

Leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to patients and clients to enhance their well-being.
• Assess and plan services based on client performance issues.

Skills

Evidence-based clinical practice

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Client empowerment

Prioritization in healthcare

Physical ability for duties

Basic computer literacy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with COTBC

Tools

Occupational therapy equipment

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Physiotherapy team at Bella Coola General Hospital. As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to acute inpatients, long-term care residents, and community clients to achieve quality client-focused care and enable clients to develop healthy patterns of occupations.
• Identify and assess client’s occupational performance issues utilizing an evidence-based approach.
• Plan and implement goal-directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services.
• Participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy plus two (2) years’ recent related experience and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).

Knowledge & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family-centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families.
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams, and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.