Occupational Therapist | Acute care

Interior Health; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a relief full-time Occupational Therapist for Acute Care at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. The position is anticipated to run until July 2027 or until the return of the current incumbent.

The OT works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, providing a full range of services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing license with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC); eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients and their caregivers.
• Prescribe and recommend appropriate equipment to enhance daily living.
• Participate in program planning, quality assurance initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
• Offer guidance and work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

Education

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a relief (temporary) full-time Occupational Therapist, Acute care at the East Kootenay Regional Hospital in Cranbrook. This opportunity is anticipated to run until July 2027 or until the return of the current incumbent.

Days of Work: rotating days

Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00

What we offer

We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the role

The Occupational Therapist works independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and may be providing a full range of occupational therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients and their caregivers.
• Prescribe and recommend appropriate equipment to enhance daily living.
• Participate in program planning, quality assurance initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
• Offer guidance and work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

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.

Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing licensee as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.