Occupational Therapist - (223074)

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

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking an Occupational Therapist to assess, develop, and implement treatment programs for patients. The role requires effective communication and planning skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other medical professionals. Candidates must have a recognized university degree in Occupational Therapy and current licensure in British Columbia. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring optimum patient care in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop and implement individual and group treatment programs.
• Ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload.
• Coordinate patients' treatment programs with referring physicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning and instructional skills

Organizing individual treatment programs

Cooperation with professional disciplines

Physical ability to carry out duties

Education

Graduation from university program in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligible for membership in 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.