OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health - BC is seeking a registered Occupational Therapist to join their Primary Care department in Terrace, Canada. The role emphasizes collaboration with interprofessional teams to develop and deliver care tailored to patients' needs.

The successful candidate will work in diverse settings, providing safe and ethical care, and contributing to the overall plan of care through clinical assessments and evidence-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
• Experience in person and family-centered care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop care plans in collaboration with team members.
• Conduct clinical assessments for patients.
• Provide treatment planning and follow-up care.

Skills

Knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles

Clinical assessment expertise

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

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.