Occupational Therapist - Regional Pain Program (Victoria)

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 58,630 - 72,943; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Regional Pain Program. The role emphasizes patient assessment and management within a chronic pain framework, requiring relevant qualifications and a commitment to safety and quality improvement. Candidates must have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree, current licensure, and preferably two years of experience in chronic pain management. This is a casual position with a salary range of $42.56 - $52.95 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plans for patients/clients with chronic pain.
• Plan and implement patient education materials and sessions.
• Refer to community resources and set up self-management and rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Prioritise, organise and problem-solve

Observe and assess clients/patients

Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills

Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and empathy

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Work with others collaboratively

Foster good public relations

Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position

Operate related equipment, including computerized systems

Education

Graduation from a recognised university programme in Occupational Therapy

Current licensure in a practising category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC

Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Two years of related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management

Job description

A regional health authority seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Regional Pain Program. The role emphasizes patient assessment and management within a chronic pain framework, requiring relevant qualifications and a commitment to safety and quality improvement. Candidates must have an accredited Occupational Therapy degree, current licensure, and preferably two years of experience in chronic pain management. This is a casual position with a salary range of $42.56 - $52.95 hourly.