Occupational Therapist | Acute

Interior Health Authority; Salmon Arm; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Occupational Therapist at a community hospital in Salmon Arm. This part-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care and functional independence. With a focus on client-centered approaches, you will assess and implement treatment plans while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity, employee wellness, and professional development. The picturesque Salmon Arm offers a vibrant community filled with outdoor activities and cultural events, making it an ideal place to thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits

Financial moving support

Strong employee benefit package

Defined Pension Plan

Mentorship program

$1,000 for courses and education leave

Development resources for leadership skills

Focus on Diversity and inclusion

Focus on safety and employee wellness

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in assessment and treatment planning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment planning, and implementation for patients.
• Consult and educate residents and caregivers on health outcomes.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Client-centered Approach

Assessment and Treatment Planning

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH), located in Salmon Arm, B.C., has an immediate relief part-time (0.90 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until January 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

What We Offer:

• Financial moving support for eligible positions.
• Strong employee benefit package.
• Defined Pension Plan.
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate, and thrive in your new role.
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave.
• Development resources for leadership skills.
• Focus on Diversity and inclusion.
• Focus on safety and employee wellness.
• Time is best spent in the service of clients.

Days of work are rotating; shift times are 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

Joining us at SLGH, you’ll play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription, and education to residents/patients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable residents/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

SLGH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics, and 24-hour emergency.

About this location: Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a popular year-round vacation destination thanks to its wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community.