Occupational Therapist | Long-term Care

Interior Health Authority; Keremeos; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Interior Health Authority is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist in Keremeos, B.C. This role involves providing comprehensive therapy services to long-term care clients and participating in a multidisciplinary team. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a stable work environment, promoting well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Reimbursement for moving expenses

4 weeks vacation

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plan contributions

Education and development opportunities

Stable, unionized role

Loan forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to clients.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Educate clients and caregivers on functional independence.

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 on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 08:00 to 16:00. It is combined with a (0.50 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening in the Community Care team, totaling a 0.90 FTE permanent position. For questions about the position or scheduling, contact [e-mail].

What We Offer

• Recognition of previous experience with a competitive salary
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses and registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you and your dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Stable, unionized role with a consistent schedule
• 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 caregivers to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes. The therapist contributes to departmental goals, participates in quality assurance, meetings, research, and education, and provides work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

About Us

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work. We promote well-being and work-life balance, and support environmental sustainability to enhance the health of our region.

About this Location

Keremeos is a scenic town on the banks of the Similkameen River, less than 40 minutes from Penticton. Known for its rapid growth, residents enjoy mild winters, a dry climate, and hot summers. The area is ideal for fruit growing, featuring award-winning wineries, a high concentration of organic produce, and extensive hiking and riding trails, including Cathedral Provincial Park.