Occupational Therapist - Langley Long Term Care

Fraser Health Authority; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 62,198 - 77,379; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Vacation opportunities

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in Langley is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide therapy programs aligned with hospital protocols. This role offers a chance to positively impact healthcare while ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Position requires graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and registration with the appropriate professional body. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, implementing therapy programs, and collaborating within a healthcare team.

A competitive pay range of CAD $45.15 - $56.17 per hour and excellent benefits await the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved program of Occupational Therapy.
• Currently registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Responsibilities

• Assess occupational performance using evidence-based approaches.
• Plan individual/group therapy programs in collaboration with patients.
• Implement diverse intervention approaches for treatment.
• Monitor therapy program quality and outcomes.
• Delegate treatment components to assistants.
• Provide education and consultation to patients and staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Teaching and consulting

Independently working

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Graduation from an approved Occupational Therapy program

Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligible for membership with the CAOT

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.15 - $56.17 per hour.

Job Summary

Join our team to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who practice excellence. You will have opportunities for career growth, a competitive compensation package that includes health benefits, a pension plan, and the ability to start earning up to four weeks of vacation in your first year. The role offers a rewarding chance to make a difference daily in health care.

Detailed Overview

Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief / Clinical Practice Leader, Occupational Therapy, and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations, this position provides occupational therapy treatment programs in accordance with hospital/facility policy.

Duties include assessing, planning, implementing and monitoring occupational therapy treatment programs, communicating with patients/families, other health team members and the community, maintaining patient records and statistical data, delegating components of treatment to assistants/aides, facilitating student learning, preparing and delivering presentations, attending departmental and hospital‑wide in‑service and educational programs and assisting with departmental maintenance and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing an evidence‑based approach, assess patient’s occupational performance by reviewing records, interviewing the patient, family and team members, and gathering relevant information.
• In collaboration with the patient, plan individual and/or group occupational therapy treatment programs by establishing and prioritising expected outcomes, discussing implementation options, and determining available resources.
• Implement occupational therapy treatment programs utilizing diverse intervention approaches to promote, develop, maintain and/or restore occupational performance potential.
• Monitor the quality and outcome of occupational therapy treatment programs by determining the purpose, method and criteria of the evaluation, implementing the evaluation, and analysing and interpreting results; use results for future planning and to improve service delivery.
• Delegate components of treatment to assistants/aides by instructing, observing and monitoring treatment to ensure quality patient care; provide input for the performance evaluation of the assistants/aides.
• Provide consultation, liaison and education to patients/families, other health team members and the community to ensure comprehensive service delivery, promote teamwork and avoid service duplication.
• Maintain patient records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, facility and professional standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary, departmental and professional development and education to maintain ongoing professional competency.
• Provide instruction, feedback and supervision of students to facilitate student learning by modelling professional and ethical occupational therapy practice.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on subjects related to Occupational Therapy to facility staff for in‑service and orientations, and to the general public.
• Assist with departmental maintenance, process structure, planning and quality management issues by developing and maintaining occupational therapy programs, supportive documentation, resource material, equipment and materials.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an approved program of Occupational Therapy.
• Currently registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC Essential Competencies of Practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, consult and advise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others both within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise work in a continuously changing environment and take initiative to ensure effective and timely delivery of services.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and promote change.
• Demonstrated ability to problem‑solve and effectively deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy.