Community Occupational Therapist

Join us on the stunning West Coast of Vancouver Island for an exciting opportunity as a Community Occupational Therapist. At Island Health, you'll be a valued member of a supportive, client-centered team in Tofino and Ucluelet. Working directly within the community, you'll have a profound impact on clients' lives, helping them achieve their healthcare goals in the comfort of their homes. Collaborating closely with our Community Health Service team, you'll not only apply your expertise but also influence rural healthcare delivery, ensuring a deeply fulfilling professional journey. Opportunities to serve remote First Nation communities and a career that consistently brings personal reward await you here.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary: $42.56 - $52.95 per hour
• Competitive benefits: Island Health is proud to offer a robust benefits package that includes extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, an employee and family assistance plan, Municipal Pension Plan, and four weeks of paid vacation.
• Opportunities for growth: No matter where you are in the stage of your healthcare career, we have opportunities for growth and professional development.
• Dynamic environment: Engage in a dynamic and collaborative interdisciplinary setting, where you'll work closely with a wide range of healthcare professionals and medical experts dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care. Join a diverse team that shares your passion and commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Patient Care and Rehabilitation:
• Assessing patients' physical and functional status for rehabilitation potential.
• Modifying home and workplace environments for accessibility.
• Providing adaptive equipment and mobility training.
• Developing and monitoring personalized rehabilitation plans.
• Advocating for patients with external agencies.
  
  
• Consultation and Education:
• Advising and educating healthcare staff on occupational therapy techniques and adaptive equipment.
• Conducting educational sessions on rehabilitation, activities of daily living (ADL), and safety.
  
  
• Liaison and Coordination:
• Maintaining communication with community groups, agencies, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborating with local hospitals and functioning within multidisciplinary teams.
• Assisting in the development of educational materials for community rehabilitation services.
  
  
• Resource Planning and Development:
• Identifying community needs and available services.
• Keeping informed about new agencies, programs, and equipment relevant to rehabilitation.
• Recommending strategies to address unmet community needs.
  
  
• Quality Assurance and Evaluation:
• Participating in quality assurance standards development.
• Collecting and maintaining data for quality assurance reviews.
• Evaluating rehabilitation services and documenting outcomes.
  
  
• Other Responsibilities:
• Maintaining program statistics and data reporting.
• Participating in committees and projects to support program development and evaluation.
• Completing Long Term Care assessments and other documentation as required.

What you need to apply:

• Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Eligibility for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Minimum two (2) years' post-graduate experience in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Class 5 driver's license - daily travel required.
• Community experience preferred.

Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Island Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team at indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca.

Island Health offers health care services to more than 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities through hospitals, clinics, health centres, community-based health units, long-term care and assisted living facilities. As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we employ 30,000 employees and 2,400 physician partners, as well as hosting more than 2,500 volunteers.

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Apply Now to join our dedicated team and make a difference in the West Coast community!