Position Summary
Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH), located in Penticton, B.C., has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.63 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening.
What we offer:
• Competitive Compensation
• Strong benefit package
• Relocation Allowance
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship and practice support
• Time is best spent in the service of clients
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Career laddering opportunities
• Work/Life balance
PRH is a 158 inpatient bed hospital providing core medical and surgical specialty services to patients throughout its service area. Services offered include 24-hour emergency and trauma services, acute services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic/paramedical services.
This Occupational Therapist position has an acute care rotation including the rehab unit. Days of work are Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays including the statutory holidays that fall on these days.
An Occupational Therapist plays a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients/clients and/or their caregivers. Operating within 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/clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will provide work direction to the Rehabilitation Assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regard to transfer of function. This position is suitable for a new graduate or a seasoned therapist.
We will support the successful candidate with an orientation customized to meet the Occupational Therapist and offer mentorship processes and informal supports with more experienced Occupational Therapists on the team. Opportunity for informal learning, e.g. in services.
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About this location | Flanked by tree trimmed mountain slopes, dramatic clay cliffs and Okanagan and Skaha Lake, Penticton is one of the larger cities in the BC interior. Its lush surroundings and ideal climate, with over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year, combine to create a paradise. Indulge in wineries, golf courses, and famous sandy beaches in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing when the snow falls. Penticton is an innovative and adventurous waterfront city offering all the amenities of a larger urban centre while preserving its small-town charm and warmth. With an array of fine dining, shops, recreational facilities and local vendors and agriculturalists at its weekly farmer’s market, Penticton has it all. Come experience this incredible lifestyle for yourself!
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 Driver’s license.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
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