Occupational Therapist

Vancouver Coastal Health • Squamish, BC

3d • CA$45 - CA$56 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides community-based occupational therapy, consulting and resource services to the Continuing Care staff; provides occupational therapy to referred clients, educates staff, caregivers and the community on rehabilitation interventions.

Requirements

• Degree in occupational therapy or rehabilitation medicine.
• 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).
• Valid BC Driver’s License.
• Local travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients 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.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based occupational therapy, consulting and resource services to the Continuing Care staff.
• Provides occupational therapy to referred clients.
• Educates staff, caregivers and the community on rehabilitation interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level