Occupational Therapist

Vancouver Coastal Health•Vancouver, BC

5d•CA$45 - CA$56•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, provides occupational therapy services to a specific group of children (5 to 19 years of age) with physical, neurological and/or developmental challenges such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, difficulties with fine motor, written output, organization, attention and sensorimotor integration and those who require episodic or palliative care. Coordinates the care for children with complex health care needs and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational agencies and other health care professionals/providers/community agencies to achieve excellence in health services and education within the school, home and facility settings. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
Two (2) years’ recent related clinical experience with the designated client population including care management experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for business-related purposes.
Considerable knowledge in the assessment of developmental, sensory and/or motor problems.
Knowledge of feeding issues with children with neurological impairments.
Working knowledge of CHCPBC’s Essential Competencies of Practice for occupational therapy.
Demonstrated ability to assess and provide interventions for children living with complex heath issues.
General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.
Working knowledge of complex family structures and issues associated with chronic health conditions and life-limiting illnesses.
Demonstrated commitment to working within a family directed service philosophy.
Thorough knowledge and experience with care management theory, diversity and multicultural health care practice in working with children, families, care providers, professionals, special interest groups and the public.
Working knowledge of the principles of adult learning and group dynamics.
Working knowledge of facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
Knowledge of standardized paediatric assessments.
Demonstrated teaching/training skills.
Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records and reports related to work and to perform all duties with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
Ability to work independently and to use a cooperative approach to program delivery.
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team environment.
Ability to deal with others tactfully, effectively, and respectfully.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.

Responsibilities

Provides occupational therapy services to children (5 to 19 years of age) with physical, neurological and/or developmental challenges.
Coordinates care for children with complex health care needs.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational agencies, and other health care professionals/providers/community agencies.
Achieves excellence in health services and education within school, home, and facility settings.
Promotes Indigenous Cultural Safety.
Provides competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
Applies a risk management approach and ethical decision-making principles to complex family and health situations.
Plans and delivers in-service education sessions to lay and professional groups.
Prescribes and/or recommends a variety of self-help aids and rehabilitation equipment.
Prepares and maintains charts, records, and reports.
Plans, organizes, and prioritizes workload independently.
Operates related equipment including applicable software applications.