Occupational Therapist | Acute

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

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Canada is hiring Occupational Therapists for casual opportunities in the acute care and rehabilitation units. The role involves providing comprehensive occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning, and program development. Casual employees enjoy flexible hours with opportunities for internal postings to permanent positions. Join a committed team supporting community health and well-being through inclusive practices.

Benefits

Welcoming workplaces

Range of benefits and services

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Expertise in assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of occupational therapy services.
• Knowledge of program planning, consultation, and education for clients and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community occupational therapy services.
• Contribute to departmental quality assurance initiatives and meetings.
• Direct rehabilitation assistants in the rehabilitation team.

Job description

Interior Health is hiring for Occupational Therapists to support the teams in acute care and rehab unit services on a casual basis.

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

The occupational therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing inpatient, outpatient, residential and community occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The occupational therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regards to transfer of function.

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.

This is a CASUAL OPPORTUNITY.

Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary and shifts may be at short notice. Casual employees are eligible to apply for internal postings including permanent and temporary positions. There are many opportunities with Interior Health that begin with casual employment and lead to regular employment.