Occupational Therapist | Long-term care

Interior Health; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Extended health & dental

Municipal pension plan

Relocation assistance

Four weeks vacation

Education & career development

Mentorship programs

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Interior Health seeks a qualified Occupational Therapist for a permanent part-time role at Pleasant Valley Manor (Armstrong) and Parkview Place (Enderby). The position involves a broad range of OT services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, program implementation, caregiver education, equipment recommendations, and participation in quality initiatives and meetings; driving collaboration with the

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing license with the CHCPBC.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program

Full practicing license with CHCPBC

Eligible for CAOT membership

Valid BC Driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a permanent part-time 0.68fte Occupational Therapist, Long-term care position in Armstrong and Enderby. This position works at Pleasant Valley Manor in Armstrong and Parkview Place in Enderby.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $13,600 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Days of Work:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Shift times/Hours of work:

08:00 to 16:00, 07:30 to 15:30

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.

• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Canada and B.C. student loan forgiveness for eligible professions and locations
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts

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.