Occupational Therapist - Abbotsford

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 62,198 - 77,379; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Abbotsford is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join our team and support rehabilitation and recovery in community settings. You will provide OT services to clients of all ages, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and advocate for access to community resources.

A BC registration and valid driver's license are required. We offer mentorship, a competitive hourly salary, and comprehensive benefits as part of a dedicated

Qualifications

• Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Two years' recent, related clinical experience in a community or home health setting.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to referred clients through assessment, consultation and interventions.
• Collaborates with client/family/caregiver and other health professionals to formulate treatment goals; develops, implements and evaluates care plan.
• Prescribes and recommends adaptive aids and equipment; educates clients/family/caregivers and staff on independent living skills and use of equipment.
• Coordinates rehabilitative services with the client and other health service providers; engages with home care nursing and community resources.
• Maintains patient records and reports statistics to meet legal data requirements and supports staff education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

CHCP BC registration

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15 - $56.17 / hour

Job Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for the rehabilitation and recovery of others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to showcase your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? If you've answered yes, then we want you to keep reading.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. This position will service Abbotsford. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service.

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with health care providers who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation. Come work with dedicated professionals who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents.

Detailed Overview

Provides occupational therapy to clients of all ages, and/or adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities, with acute, rehabilitative, chronic or palliative health care needs in community-based settings; educates clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions; advocates for clients with community agencies and funding sources. Care is client-centered, based on goals and outcomes determined in collaboration with the client and caregivers in order to provide safe and quality client care.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy services to referred clients through assessment, consultation and interventions that promote functional independence and occupational performance; assesses client's cognitive, perceptual, self-care such as activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living, physical and leisure status.
• Collaborates with client/family/caregiver and other healthcare professionals to formulate treatment goals; develops, implements and evaluates care plan; discharges client when appropriate; identifies environmental barriers in the home and makes recommendations for modifications to ensure access for clients with disabilities.
• Prescribes and recommends specialized and adaptive aids and equipment to clients for activities of daily living; educates clients/family/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts and transfers; develops resource materials as required.
• Coordinates rehabilitative services with the client and other health service providers such as home care nursing, case management, home support and community resources such as mental health, group homes, substance abuse programs and volunteer groups, as needed.
• Acts as a client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources; determines appropriate tasks for delegation; monitors and reviews specific tasks with the client, caregiver and/or home support worker to ensure a high standard of care and client safety.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by assisting with the development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards related to occupational therapy; generating alternative appropriate approaches, as requested.
• Maintains patient records and reports statistics to accepted standard to ensure legal and data requirements are met; identifies staff learning needs; develops and provides orientation and education related occupational therapy; assists with the facilitation of student placements, as assigned.
• Provides input to the Manager regarding the purchase of supplies, equipment and repairs of equipment required for occupational therapy programs.
• Participates in research and/or special projects related to occupational therapy by collaborating with other interdisciplinary staff; identifies practices/issues that require research; collects and interprets data for further analysis and input as required; participates on various committees, projects and delegated tasks to assist in the development of community programs, as required.
• Maintains knowledge in current developments in evidence-based occupational therapy and practice by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals and attending relevant educational programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience in a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to problem solve and exercise judgment in professional practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching skills.
• Ability to work with effectively independently and in a team based environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with conflict.
• Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

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