Occupational Therapist

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Company: Island Health

Location: Victoria, BC V8N 6N8

Description:

Close Date

Apr. 27 2025

Location

Saanich Peninsula Hospital - Victoria, BC V8M 2B2 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

No travel required

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800 - 1600

Days Off

Weekend/Stats

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$42.56 - $52.95

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Apr. 23 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience

Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the CAOT.

Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
  • Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD690.pdf

Additional information for applicants

Come join our vibrant interdisciplinary acute care team! We provide complex acute rehab services to a broad variety of medical/surgical/neurological patients in this smaller but very active regional hospital. Thorough orientation and practice support are available as well as a seasoned OT/PT and RA team to help with your transition. Any questions? Call Coordinator Risa Greenwood at 250-589-8729 or email risa.greenwood@islandhealth.ca

Additional Clauses

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

HSA

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