Occupational Therapist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate occupational therapists to join their dynamic team at a prominent hospital. In this role, you will provide essential assessment and treatment planning for patients, contributing to their functional independence and optimal health outcomes. With flexible casual employment opportunities, you can embrace a work-life balance while being part of a supportive and inclusive work environment. This organization is committed to your career growth and offers a range of benefits to support you at every stage of your journey. If you're eager to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Extended health & dental coverage

Municipal Pension Plan

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Expertise in delivering high-quality occupational therapy care.
• Experience in patient assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment planning for patients.
• Work with Rehabilitation Assistants to promote patient independence.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Consultation

Education to Patients

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Joining us at Royal Inland Hospital, you’ll have a crucial role in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients and/or their caregivers. You’ll have a key role in covering the acute care floors such as orthopedics, cardiac, surgical and medical units.

Earn $42.56 to $52.95 per hour.

What We Offer

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About The Job

With a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will provide work direction to the Rehabilitation Assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regard to transfer of function.

Casual Employment Opportunities

Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internally posted openings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent or temporary part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into a rewarding, long-term career. Days of work are rotating; 08:00 to 16:00.

About The Hospital

RIH stands as a prominent tertiary hospital serving the interior region of B.C. Renowned for its comprehensive medical services and commitment to excellence, RIH offers a wide range of specialized care, including emergency medicine, surgery, maternity services, cancer care, and mental health support. With its state-of-the-art facilities, skilled healthcare professionals, and dedication to patient-centered care, the hospital provides clients with access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

About Us

Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We have been named a Canada’s Top Employer for 2025. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational therapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.