Occupational Therapist | Long-term care

Interior Health; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking a Casual Occupational Therapist for Orchard Haven in Keremeos. Join a welcoming team and contribute to meaningful outcomes for clients in a community setting.

The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, implementing therapy programs, and providing education and support to clients and caregivers. A BC driver’s license is required, with flexible day shifts offered on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program

Full practicing licensee as an Occupational Therapist with the CHCPBC

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists

Valid BC Driver’s license

Job description

Position Summary

We are hiring for a Casual Occupational Therapist at Orchard Haven in Keremeos. Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!

Days of Work:

days 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:

• 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.

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.