Occupational Therapist - Powell River

Vancouver Coastal Health • Powell River, BC

73d • CA$43 - CA$53

About The Position

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team working out of qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As an Occupational Therapist with VCH, you will:
Provide occupational therapy services to enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
Assess patient's occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
Plan and implement goal directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
Prepare and maintain records.
Participating in interdisciplinary research.
Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.
ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC
On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the world's largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, golfing, boating, hiking, biking, fishing, and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries, tremendous dining opportunities, and memorable events and festivals. On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island, the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds, no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route, rock-climb the Eldred Valley, snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination you've long been waiting for.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Requirements

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities, and deal withconflict.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower patients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and patients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate to occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy services to enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
• Assess patient's occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.
• Plan and implement goal directed services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the service.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Participating in interdisciplinary research.
• Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management and contributing to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.
• As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees