Occupational Therapist - (220066)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority in British Columbia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessing, treating, educating, and managing patients receiving occupational therapy services. Candidates must have a university degree in Occupational Therapy, licensure in BC, and two years of related experience. This position emphasizes patient and staff safety and quality improvement, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Eligible for CAOT membership.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy standards and modalities.
• Two years of recent, related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, educate and manage patients receiving occupational therapy services.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.

Skills

Prioritize, organize and problem-solve

Observe and assess clients/patients

Demonstrate sound judgement, 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

Education

Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy

Licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Membership eligibility in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Two (2) years' recent, related experience

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.

Working 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; plus two (2) years' recent, related experience; 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 judgement, 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/JD1645.pdf