Occupational Therapist - (210249)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority seeks an Occupational Therapist in Victoria to assess and implement treatment programs for patients. Responsibilities include coordinating with medical professionals to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates should have an accredited degree, current licensure, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by CAOT.
• Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for membership in the CAOT.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and implement individual and group treatment programs.
• Coordinate treatment programs with physicians and medical professionals.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Planning and instructional skills

Organizational skills for patient treatment programs

Ability to work in a team

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Current licensure with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligibility for CAOT membership

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the CAOT.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
• Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

https://jd.viha.ca/JD690.pdf