Occupational Therapist – Royal Columbian Hospital

Occupational Therapist – Royal Columbian Hospital

Salary: CAD $42.56 - $52.95 / hour

Job Summary: Are you a dedicated Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives? Are you ready to help patients regain their independence? Join our dynamic team at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster, BC, where you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our patients. Royal Columbian Hospital is located adjacent to the Sapperton SkyTrain station on the Expo Line, making it easily accessible by public transit for patients and staff. The Royal Columbian Hospital Redevelopment Project (RCHRP) is a multi-year, multi-phase project to increase the hospital\'s capacity, beds and services. When the full redevelopment is complete, the people of British Columbia will have increased access to cardiac, trauma, mental health, maternity and NICU services and beds.

New Westminster is known for its waterfront views along the Fraser River and is part of the Greater Vancouver region.

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:

• Comprehensive, 100% employer-paid benefits
• Generous vacation time (up to four weeks for eligible employees)
• Benefit portability from another HEABC employer
• Immediate pension enrollment with a defined municipal pension plan from day one
• Maternity top-up: 87% during maternity leave
• TransLink pass subsidy: 50% subsidy on TransLink passes
• Additional employee discounts and perks available

Detailed Overview

Provides occupational therapy services in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health mission, values and occupational therapy standards, and in collaboration with the interprofessional care team to provide patient- and family-centered care. Includes assessment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment planning, intervention development, implementation and evaluation, and patient education to enable optimal health outcomes. Participates in approved research, special projects, and program quality and safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides occupational therapy assessment of physical and cognitive status, functional abilities, needs and goals; conducts reviews of records, interviews patients, collaborates with the health care team, and performs hands-on examinations.
• Develops diagnosis and prognosis, creates evidence-based, outcome-focused intervention plans, and sets short- and long-term goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implements interventions according to treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers on self-management and injury prevention.
• Participates in interprofessional care planning and updates care plans accordingly.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and adjusts plans to achieve optimal functional independence.
• Identifies referrals for occupational therapy services and facilitates referrals to appropriate programs.
• Collaborates with patients and families in care planning, maintains therapeutic relationships, and safeguards patient privacy and autonomy.
• Maintains patient records, documents progress, and contributes to reports as required.
• Delegates tasks to rehabilitation assistants and provides guidance and supervision as needed.
• Acts as a resource to other professionals and participates in team activities to promote evidence-based practice and safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient- and family-centered model of care.
• Knowledge of CHCP BC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Knowledge of standardized tests and measures, equipment and related techniques.
• Broad knowledge of other health care professions and their roles in patient care.
• Effective communication with patients, caregivers, team members, and in writing.
• Ability to teach and provide effective consultation to patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; priority setting and adaptability to unexpected events.
• Basic knowledge of research processes and methodology.
• Ability to operate related equipment and software; physical ability to perform duties.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health delivers hospital and community-based services to over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, on traditional territories of Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Fraser Health is committed to diversity, inclusion and culturally safe practice.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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