Occupational Therapist & Acute

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for Kelowna General Hospital. This role involves assessment and treatment planning, supporting acute care and the rehabilitation unit. The successful candidate will be integral to a multidisciplinary team, providing direction to Rehabilitation Assistants and promoting patient independence. The area offers an attractive lifestyle with many recreational opportunities, perfect for professionals and families alike.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Vacation starting at 4 weeks

Employer-paid benefits

Education and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Providing assessment, treatment planning, and implementation.
• Consultation and education for patients and caregivers.
• Work direction for Rehabilitation Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Support acute care and rehabilitation unit.
• Promote functional independence for patients.
• Contribution to an interdisciplinary team.

Job description

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has an immediate relief full-time Occupational Therapist opening. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00 and is expected to run until JULY 2026 or the return of the current incumbent. This position supports acute care and the rehabilitation unit. Driving a personal vehicle on mileage may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Consistent schedule and stability

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist plays a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients and/or their caregivers. Operating within 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.

About the location

KGH is a tertiary referral hospital and offers high-level, specialty medical care including 24 hour emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic/paramedical services. Specialty services include adult and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient nutrition, patient care quality officers, and cardiac surgery.

The hospital is situated just moments from Okanagan Lake in the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna. The city offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy such as shopping, dining, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!