Occupational Therapist 2 - Sea to Sky

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56 / Hr. - CAD $52.95 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Services team working out of Squamish Hospital in 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.
• Perform duties, such as : Assessing patient’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.Planning and implementing goal directed services.

Evaluating the effectiveness of the service.Preparing and maintaining records.Participating in interdisciplinary research.

Demonstrating 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 services by participating in program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).

Recent related acute care experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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 with

conflict.

• 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.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine.

Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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.

• 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care.

We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.