Occupational Therapist | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health Authority offers a permanent part-time role for an Occupational Therapist in Keremeos, B.C. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive occupational therapy services in a supportive environment. This role offers a competitive salary and various employer-paid benefits, making it a rewarding opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Generous employer-paid vacation

Extended health and dental benefits

Employer-matched contributions to pension plan

Education and development opportunities

Consistent schedule and stability

Qualifications

• Experience in providing occupational therapy services in various settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skills in assessment and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment planning for clients.
• Educate residents and caregivers to promote independence.
• Contribute to departmental goals and participate in quality assurance.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Program Planning

Consultation

Education

Job description

We have a permanent part-time (0.40 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening supporting Long-term Care clients in Keremeos, B.C. This position is scheduled alongside a (0.50 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening in the Community Care team, combining to a total 0.90 FTE permanent position. The role works Wednesday and Thursday from 08:00-16:00. For questions about the positions or scheduling, contact [e-mail].

What We Offer

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers, offering welcoming workplaces with benefits and policies supporting every stage of your career, including generous employer-paid vacation and extended health and dental benefits.

• Competitive salary recognizing previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a unionized role
• Locations that may qualify for government student loan forgiveness

About The Position

The occupational therapist works independently and as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, providing inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community occupational therapy services. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription, and education of residents/clients/patients and their caregivers to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes. The therapist contributes to organizational and departmental goals, participates in quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education, and provides work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

About Us

We are committed to a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve, encouraging staff to bring their whole selves to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance, and our environmental sustainability efforts support our goal of improving health and well-being in our region.

About this Location

Keremeos is a scenic town on the banks of the Similkameen River, less than 40 minutes from Penticton. Known as one of B.C.'s fastest-growing villages, it boasts mild winters, a dry climate, and hot summers. The area is ideal for fruit growing, home to award-winning wineries, and has one of the highest concentrations of organic producers in B.C. With abundant hiking and riding trails, including Cathedral Provincial Park, Keremeos is an active community.