Section Head, Acute OT Services (Lead & Clinician)

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Employer-paid benefits

Four weeks vacation

Education and career development

Student loan forgiveness (Canada/B.C.)

Employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Penticton is seeking a relief full-time Section Head for Acute Care Occupational Therapy Services at Penticton Regional Hospital. This 50% supervisory and 50% clinical role combines leadership with hands-on patient care.

Work Monday to Friday, 07:30-15:30, with competitive pay and employer-paid benefits. This temporary position runs until October 2027 or the return of the current incumbent, offering relocation assistance and four weeks of vacation after one year.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in good standing.
• Experience leading OT teams or supervision.
• Experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and staffing.
• Provide mentorship and clinical support.
• Deliver acute care OT services as part of the clinical team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical OT

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Interior Health Authority in Penticton is seeking a relief full-time Section Head for Acute Care Occupational Therapy Services at Penticton Regional Hospital. This 50% supervisory and 50% clinical role combines leadership with hands-on patient care.

Work Monday to Friday, 07:30-15:30, with competitive pay and employer-paid benefits. This temporary position runs until October 2027 or the return of the current incumbent, offering relocation assistance and four weeks of vacation after one year.