Occupational Therapist & Acute & Long-term care

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

Job summary

A leading health authority in Canada is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. This role involves providing acute care occupational therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and education of patients to promote health outcomes. Join a supportive workforce in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, where well-being and work-life balance are emphasized. The ideal candidate will help enhance the functional independence of clients and contribute to departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Independently provides acute care occupational therapy services.
• Conducts assessments and develops treatment plans.
• Educates patients and caregivers for optimal health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental quality assurance initiatives.
• Contributes to meetings and research.
• Provides work direction to rehabilitation assistants.

Job description

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.

About The Position

The occupational therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing acute care occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of 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.

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 this location

Nestled in the sunny Okanagan Valley, Oliver is known for its picturesque vineyards and stunning desert landscapes. The area offers year-round outdoor adventures, from hiking and cycling to boating in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. With a welcoming community, a vibrant arts scene, and local businesses, Oliver blends rural charm with modern amenities. Whether you're exploring the outdoors or enjoying the local