Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Located in the beautiful South Peace region of British Columbia.  Dawson Creek is close to the foothills of the Rockies and offers easy access to camping, hiking, biking, skiing and sledding.  Dawson Creek is Mile Zero of the Alaska Highway and is considered to be the gateway to the North, the Yukon and Alaska. 

Come enjoy this vibrant community, population 12,000.  Many amenities: Encana Event Centre, Calvin Kruk Cultural Centre. indoor running track, leisure pool, curling rink, three indoor ice arena, skateboard park. Affordable housing and public / private school options. 1 ½ hours from Grande Prairie, AB population of 80,000 and 6 hours from Edmonton, AB.

An exciting opportunity to work with an enthusiastic, trans-disciplinary team, offering family-centered pediatric services (0-6 years) in the South Peace. 

• Full Time ( 37.5 hr /wk)
• Excellent salary (unionized – Health Sciences Professionals - HSA)
• Full Benefits and isolation allowance
• Relocation funding support available
• Affordable Housing 
• BC Forgivable Loan Program 
• Annual Budget for Professional Development 

Under the direction of the Director of Early Intervention, the employee will be responsible for the overall delivery of quality services to clients referred to the Agency for Occupational Therapy.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Graduation from a recognized training program at the Bachelor or equivalent level 
• The Therapist is expected to maintain membership in the appropriate national or provincial professional organization
• Experience and advanced training in pediatrics is desired
• The Therapist is expected to maintain and upgrade qualifications through participation in inservice education and advance training on a regular basis
• Valid Emergency First Aid and  C.P.R. certification

• Cleared up to date Criminal Records Check on file
• COVID19 Vaccination evidence on file

ABILITIES:

The therapist will be sole charge and oversee a caseload.  Required to organize time effectively, provide appropriate intervention services and must demonstrate effective communication

DUTIES:  The employee shall:

• be responsible for the provision of assessment, consultation, and/or intervention services in the field of occupational therapy for clients referred 
• document all activities by means of written assessments and reports, statistical data, monthly reports
• as a member of the transdisciplinary team, the employee will share professional expertise with peers in order to facilitate the development of comprehensive intervention plans for clients
• participate and facilitate in regular clinic meetings and medical clinics within the Agency as necessary
• participate and facilitate in consultations and meetings with parents, teachers, and outside agencies as necessary
• participate in inservice education, and student and volunteer training programs as required
• travel as necessary to provide intervention programs and/or consultation in the South Peace Region