Occupational Therapist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join their dynamic team. This full-time role at Penticton Regional Hospital offers the opportunity to make a real impact on patient care by providing assessments, treatment planning, and education. With a focus on client-centered approaches, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes and promote functional independence. Enjoy a stable work environment with a consistent schedule, competitive salary, and a range of benefits. Experience the charm of Penticton, where you can live, work, and play in a beautiful setting surrounded by lakes and mountains.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement of professional fees

4 weeks vacation

Employer-paid health and dental benefits

Employee wellness services

Pension plan contributions

Education and development opportunities

Unionized role stability

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy required with relevant experience.
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Assessment Skills

Treatment Planning

Client-Centered Approach

Consultation Skills

Education Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH), located in Penticton, B.C., has a relief full-time Occupational Therapist opening. This position is expected to run until February 2026 or the return of the current incumbent. This position works Monday to Friday from 08:00-16:00, and supports acute care and the rehab unit.

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement of eligible professional fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid extended health and dental benefits for you and your eligible dependents
• Employee wellness & family assistance services
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About Us

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged 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.

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 this location

Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) is a referral centre for three community hospitals and one diagnostic centre in the South Okanagan. Our Emergency department sees upwards of 36k visits and we have 129 acute beds and 102 extended care beds and offer a full range of health services to the community.

Penticton has one of the best year-round climates in Canada, where you can enjoy two beautiful lakes, acres of parks, and wilderness trails on the local mountains. Penticton's population is approximately 33,000 and offers small town charm with bigger city amenities. Live work and play where others only vacation!