PRIMARY CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Northern Health - BC; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their interprofessional team in Dawson Creek. This role involves providing safe and ethical care to patients in various settings, conducting assessments, and being part of a care plan. The position also offers comprehensive benefits, financial support for moving expenses, and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families.
• Conducts clinical assessment and treatment planning.
• Contributes to overall care plan developed by health care team.

Job description

Overview of Position

Financial support for moving expenses is available for this position. Join the interprofessional team in Primary Care and be a part of something new and exciting.

Responsibilities

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.

Shift Rotation / Hours of Work

Monday to Friday - Days - 08:00 to 16:00

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.

Location

Dawson Creek has a population of 12,178 (2021) with a youthful and vibrant community that serves as a major centre for the surrounding areas. Come enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets Dawson Creek has to offer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages including MSP, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.