Occupational Therapist | Community

Interior Health Authority; Oliver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health Authority's Oliver Health Centre is hiring Casual Occupational Therapists to support community rehabilitation clients in Oliver. The role involves working independently within a multidisciplinary team and serving across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

You'll conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, deliver therapy, and advise on equipment to enhance daily living.

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.

Skills

Assessments

Treatment planning

Patient education

Equipment prescription

Team collaboration

Multidisciplinary care

Job description

We are hiring for Casual Occupational Therapists at the Oliver Health Centre to support community rehabilitation clients in Oliver.

Days of Work:

Monday to Friday on a casual as needed basis

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!