Occupational Therapist

Position Summary

Interior Health is hiring for Occupational Therapists to support the teams in working primarily with adults and seniors care based in Creston Valley Hospital, Swan Valley Lodge, and Creston Community Care. Preference will be given to Occupational Therapist applicants who have acute care experience, and who also are willing to pick up a few shifts a month to assist in covering for vacation, illness or workload assistance.

About us:
Interior Health has been named a Canada’s Top Employer! We offer a diverse range of careers, extensive benefits, and career growth opportunities and pathways. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About the position:
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.

To maintain job readiness, the Occupational Therapist will be required to work several shifts in a 6-month period, on an ongoing basis. Shifts will be available Mondays through Fridays; 08:15 to 16:15 hours.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

Casual Employment Opportunities:
Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internally posted openings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent or temporary part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into a rewarding, long-term career.

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

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.

Competition #:

02145331

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

HSA

Facility:

CRESTON VALLEY HOSPITAL

Location:

Creston

Department:

CVH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Reports To:

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LEADER

Hourly Wage:

$42.56 - $52.95

Close Date:

MARCH 31, 2025

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