Position Summary
Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH), located in Salmon Arm, B.C., has an immediate relief part-time (0.90 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until January 2026, or the return of incumbent.
What we offer:
• Financial moving support for eligible positions.
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• 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
• Focus on Diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients
Days of work are rotating; shift times 08:00 to 16:00 hours.
Joining us at SLGH you’ll play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to residents/patients 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/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
SLGH is Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics and 24-hour emergency. Join our Health Care Team in Salmon Arm, British Columbia (youtube.com)
About this location | Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a popular year-round vacation destination thanks to its wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community.
Qualifications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s license.
Comments
Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups.