OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a Registered Occupational Therapist to join the Primary Care team. You will work within a person- and family-centered model, collaborating with an interprofessional group to assess, plan, implement, and follow up on care across physician practices, homes, facilities and communities.

The role emphasizes evidence-informed practice and delivering safe, ethical care in diverse settings, with a focus on helping people participate in valued activities as part of an

Qualifications

• OTs provide competent, safe, and ethical care in diverse settings.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to develop care plans.
• Apply evidence-informed practices to improve participation in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans and deliver health services through Primary Care Home.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams in patient care.
• Conduct clinical assessments and plan treatments with follow-up.
• Align care with person- and family-centered goals.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)

Job description

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.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, 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.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC's family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.'s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30