Occupational Therapist - (216741)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Victoria is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join its team. In this role, you will focus on enhancing patient care through effective assessment and treatment programs. As part of a collaborative team, you will ensure individual patient needs are met within a framework of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current licensure in BC as an Occupational Therapist.
• Eligible for CAOT membership.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement treatment programs for patients.
• Coordinate treatment programs with medical professionals.
• Ensure quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Planning and Instructional Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Physical Ability

Education

Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligibility for membership in the CAOT

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