OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation: 4 weeks

Moving expenses support

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor activities & short commutes

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to contribute to the Primary Care Home model. The OT will work with interprofessional teams to assess, plan, and deliver care that aligns with patient goals in various settings, guided by professional standards and evidence-based practices.

This role emphasizes person- and family-centered care, collaboration, and use of Meditech and related tools to support outcomes and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and ongoing assessments and plan treatments.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to deliver care.
• Deliver care across physician practices, homes, facilities and communities.
• Apply evidence-informed practice to achieve patient goals.

Skills

Assessment & treatment

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Human caring

Teamwork

Leadership

Data skills

Adaptability

Education

OT degree (accredited)

Registered with CHCPA BC

Tools

Meditech

Windows apps

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department.

Within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in accordance with Northern Health’s vision for an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Health Care, the Primary Care Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively with interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care and deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home. The OT practices in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

The OT provides competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities, and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to achieve effective outcomes related to their participation in valued activities. Through clinical assessment, treatment planning, recommended interventions, and follow up, the occupational therapist contributes to the fulfillment of the overall plan of care developed by the interprofessional team and informed by the person’s personal goals for care.

The OT will facilitate individuals, together with their families and support networks, to achieve and maintain optimal health and engagement in the occupations of everyday living by performing the duties and responsibilities outlined.

Qualfications

• Graduate of a recognized Occupational Therapy program.
• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate, therapeutic interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with people and their families as well as the public, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team. Ability to effectively resolve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote person centered care which includes maintaining sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, social justice concerns and the need for advocacy.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person-centered care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings and will result in better long-term health outcomes.

Community

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Dawson Creek.

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.