Occupational Therapist - (218078)

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

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, treat, and educate patients receiving occupational therapy services. Candidates must have a recognized degree in Occupational Therapy and current licensure in BC. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for functioning within a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement in health care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, educate, and manage patients/clients receiving occupational therapy services.

Skills

Prioritize, organize and problem-solve

Observe and assess clients/patients

Demonstrate sound judgment

Communicate effectively

Deal with others effectively

Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Foster good public relations

Operate related equipment

Type

Use personal vehicle

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure in BC as an Occupational Therapist

Eligible for CAOT membership

Job description

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

Under general supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Occupational Therapist assesses treats, educates and manages patients/clients receiving occupational therapy services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. 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 Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Prioritize, organize and problem-solve
• Observe and assess clients/patients
• Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Foster good public relations
• Physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the position
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
• Type
• Use personal vehicle

https://jd.viha.ca/JD2839.pdf