Occupational Therapist - Return to Work

Lifemark Health Group•Kelowna, BC

10d•CA$46 - CA$60•Hybrid

About The Position

Lifemark Harvey Avenue in Kelowna, BC, is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join their clinical team. This role focuses on creating tailored rehabilitation plans, recommending job or home modifications, and assisting with return-to-work planning for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and LTD. The therapist will address physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, support skill-building, and environmental adaptation to improve client independence and quality of life. Lifemark emphasizes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from New Grads and Internationally Educated OTs who have started the SEAS process.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Superior interpersonal relations, communication, problem-solving, time management, computer and documentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
Newly licensed graduates are welcome to apply. We will provide the mentorship and coaching to help you succeed in your career.
Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle, a plus.
Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal/orthopedic injury, home safety, ergonomics and/or return to work.
Passion for your profession and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

Provide program-based treatments and assessments for individuals recovering from motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, and LTD.
Evaluate the worker's physical, cognitive, and psychological functions, as well as job demands and workplace environment.
Create tailored, graded return-to-work plans with specific, measurable goals that gradually increase activity and build tolerance.
Perform clinical evaluations, provide exercises, functional tasks, and cognitive strategies (e.g., pacing, energy conservation) to address injury-related deficits.
Conduct Occupational Health screenings to evaluate an employee's physical, cognitive, and functional capacity to ensure they can safely perform job duties.
Identify appropriate equipment needs and initiate recommendations.
Teach techniques like mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene to manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
Provide education to the client and employer about the recovery process, the benefits of staying connected to work, and their roles in the plan.
Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart.
Excel in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team environment.
Exhibit sound professional judgment.

Benefits

High earning potential with support to build a caseload based on your clinical interests.
$1500 annual learning and development allowance (based on employment status).
Team culture that values collaboration, learning, and shared success.
Centralized support so you can focus on care, not administration.
Robust onboarding and supervised a new grad program.
Ongoing mentorship to support clinical skills development.
Support for specialized services, including pelvic health and vestibular rehabilitation.
Opportunities for management roles, including Clinic Director and Regional Manager positions.
Job mobility, with relocation options across a national network.
Flexible health benefits – medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Paid wellness and vacation days.
Employee Share Ownership Program (Shoppers Drug Mart) – a 25% company match of up to 5% of your base salary.
30% employee discount at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Corporate discount at GoodLife Fitness, Workperks, and employee assistance program.
Unlimited referral rewards – up to $5000 per successful hire.