Job detail

Occupational Therapist | Acute

Interior Health

#Occupational Therapist #Rehabilitation Assistants #Interdisciplinary team #Nakusp #Acute care #Equipment prescription #Functional independence #Transfer of function

Quick overview

Provide assessment and treatment planning and implementation for patients and/or their caregivers.
Provide program planning, consultation, equipment prescription, and education.
Cover acute care floors including orthopedics, cardiac, surgical, and medical units.
Promote functional independence and support patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
Provide work direction to Rehabilitation Assistants regarding transfer of function

Requirements summary

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program. Full practicing license as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to the practice area. Valid BC Driver’s license where required

Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy programAssessmentConsultationInterdisciplinary team collaborationProgram planningClient-centered careTreatment planning and implementationEquipment prescriptionPatient and caregiver educationWork direction to Rehabilitation AssistantsTransfer of function support

Job description

Position Summary

Joining us at Arrow Lakes Hospital in Nakusp, you’ll have a crucial role in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients and/or their caregivers. You’ll have a key role in covering the acute care floors such as orthopedics, cardiac, surgical and medical units. This is a permanent part-time 0.80 FTE position. Shift Days/Times: The schedule for this role is Tuesday-Friday from 08:30 to 16:30. Earn $45.15 to 56.03 per hour.

What We Offer

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Employer paid training/education opportunities
Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
Employer paid vacation
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended health & dental coverage
Municipal Pension Plan
Work-life balance About the job: With a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will provide work direction to the Rehabilitation Assistants working with the rehabilitation team regarding transfer of function. About this location: Nakusp, BC is a welcoming lakeside community set along the shores of Arrow Lake and surrounded by the stunning Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. Known for its relaxed pace and strong sense of community, Nakusp offers an exceptional quality of life for those seeking balance between work and nature. Residents enjoy year round outdoor recreation, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and easy access to world famous natural hot springs. The town provides essential amenities, local shops, and a growing arts and culture scene, all without the congestion of larger centres. With short commutes, breathtaking scenery, and a close knit feel, Nakusp is an ideal place to build a meaningful career while enjoying a simpler, more connected lifestyle. About us: Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational therapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team. Qualfications

Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Work-life balance

Extended health & dental coverage

Employer paid training/education opportunities

Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals

Employer paid vacation

Employer paid insurance premiums

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance