Occupational Therapist - (223070)

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

Job summary

A healthcare authority in Canada is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide high-quality patient care by assessing and implementing treatment programs. The candidate will work collaboratively with medical professionals to ensure effective treatment coordination. Candidates must have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree and current licensure. Excellent communication and planning skills are essential, along with physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and instructional skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Physical ability

Education

Graduation from an Occupational Therapy program recognized by CAOT

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist

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.