Position Summary

We have an Occupational Therapist opening in Vernon, B.C.

Polson Long Term Care embodies a resident-centered philosophy designed to support individuals' choices, help people function at their highest level, and provide the best quality of life possible. This facility has 97 long-term care beds which include five tertiary specialized long-term care beds for geriatric patients.

This position is a relief, part-time (0.87 FTE) position that will continue until return of incumbent June 2024. Days of work are Tuesdays to Fridays and every other Monday. The Occupational Therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and provides occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist can expect to have rewarding interactions with a lot of different residents and enjoy career satisfaction in helping people. Occupational Therapists work hand-to-hand with a Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Assistant.

Reasons to join Interior Health:
• General salary increases over the next 3 years
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Relocation Allowance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Access to our in-house learning and development centre
• Job stability and generous paid vacation
• Team environment
• Employee Health and Wellness programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice

Join us in Vernon, B.C.! Apply today! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.

We welcome upcoming Masters of Occupational Therapy new graduates or out-of-province Occupational Therapists eligible to transfer practicing registration to B.C.!

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid BC Driver’s license.

We welcome upcoming MSc OT grads and OTs eligible for College registration transfer to apply!

Comments

Effective April 2023 hourly rates of pay: $40.84 to $50.80

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.