Position Summary
This posting encompasses all Occupational Therapist career opportunities throughout the Southern Interior of B.C. We have permanent full time and part-time positions available!
Interior Health Occupational Therapists play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to residents/clients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable residents/clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
WHAT WE OFFER
Pay: Effective April 2024 hourly wage are $42.56 to $52.96 per hour. Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary.
Benefits: Strong employee benefit package 100 per cent employer paid. Defined benefit Pension Plan. Annual vacation starting at four weeks. Life and Disability Insurance. Employee wellness plans.
Career Development: Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role. $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave. Development resources for leadership skills.
Incentives: Financial moving support for eligible positions. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
WHERE YOU CAN PRACTICE
Our region is renowned as one of the most desirable places to live in Canada. Here, amidst stunning landscapes and vibrant communities, you'll discover an abundance of exciting opportunities to advance your career in rehabilitation.
Urban areas: Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Trail, Cranbrook. Offering choice in a tertiary hospital, regional hospital, tertiary mental health, mental health and substance use programs, home health and community care, or long-term care setting.
Rural areas: Princeton, Enderby, Salmon Arm, Nelson, Castlegar, Fernie, Sparwood, Creston, Invermere, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Clearwater, Lillooet, Ashcroft, Merritt. Offering choice in a community hospital, mental health and substance use programs, home health and community care, long-term care, or primary care setting.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM
Come and experience the unique blend of professional fulfillment and quality lifestyle that awaits you in the Southern Interior of British Columbia.
Qualifications
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC) [formerly 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.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@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.