Occupational Therapist - Bella Coola

Vancouver Coastal Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Rehabilitation Services team in Bella Coola, BC. The role involves providing therapy services to a diverse clientele, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Relocation assistance may also be available.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff and volunteers

Exclusive discounts for VCH staff

Qualifications

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients in various settings.
• Identify and assess clients' occupational performance issues.
• Contribute to departmental/program quality assurance and education.

Skills

Evidence-based clinical practice

Team collaboration

Client empowerment

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

Occupational therapy equipment

Basic computer skills

Job description

Salary Details

CAD $42.56/Hr - $52.95/Hr

Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor! VCH is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Services team at Bella Coola Hospital in Bella Coola, BC. Apply today to join our team!

About Bella Coola, BC

Bella Coola sits in a mountain valley at the head of the North Bentinck Channel, 500 km north of Vancouver, with a population of about 1800 people. The community is at the end of a long, truly magnificent fjord, on the mainland coast of British Columbia. Bella Coola General Hospital has 10 acute beds, 5 residential beds and a 3 bed emergency department open 24/7, along with a laboratory, diagnostic imaging services, Telehealth, Mental Health, Public Health, Home & Community Support Services. Also within the hospital are a medical clinic and a pharmacy.

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to acute inpatients, long term care residents and community clients to achieve quality client focused care and enable clients to develop healthy patterns of occupations.
• Perform duties including identifying and assessing client’s occupational performance issues utilizing an evidence-based approach, planning and implementing goal directed services, evaluating the effectiveness of the service, and preparing and maintaining records.
• Contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Degree in Occupational Therapy plus two years’ recent related experience and or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License & access to a personal vehicle required for local travel.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co‑workers and clients both one‑on‑one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff