Occupational Therapist

Job summary

Perform clinical occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help clients with complex workplace accommodation needs return to work. Deliver services both virtually and in-person across various client sites and communities.

Job details

Now Hiring: Occupational Therapists on Vancouver Island, BC Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent, and Subcontracting At Gowan, we serve clients who have challenging and complex workplace accommodation and ergonomics needs, and who are rehabilitating mentally and physically to return to work. Why Gowan? At Gowan, we provide fulfilling and meaningful work opportunities for occupational therapists across Canada. At Gowan, we take good care of those we serve, including our clients, customers, employees, and subcontractors. At Gowan, we are an Indigenous-led, Canadian-owned, national organization, and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). Join Us! You want to work in an environment where you are professionally challenged, clinically supported, and encouraged to grow. You want to work in the employment sector helping people successfully return to, and stay at, work. You enjoy working with companies who care about the wellbeing of their people. You want to work with fellow OT's who love what they do. You want to deliver the type of work we do; clinical occupational therapy assessment and intervention delivered in-person or virtually. What We Offer Administrative Support: Helpful and supportive professionals to assist you in your reporting and referral management. Active Clinical Mentorship: Mentoring and support from experienced occupational therapists so you can build the skills to take on any referrals of interest. Flexibility: Work at home for virtual services and deliver in-person programs at clients’ homes, communities, and workplaces. Variety: A varied clinical caseload funded by employers, return-to-work insurers, municipalities, non-profits, and individuals, and the opportunity to get involved in training and leadership activities. Case Management System: A secure case management system for all your file management needs. This system meets all regulatory, security, and privacy requirements. Tools: Full-time employees receive the necessary technology equipment, and assessment tools and clinical resources are available to all occupational therapists at Gowan. Pay, Salary, and Benefits: We offer competitive remuneration, internal training and development, and employee benefits and development perks. What You Offer A passion for the profession of occupational therapy. An interest in clinical work including occupational therapy assessment, intervention, and workplace wellness training in ergonomics, accommodation, and/or psychotherapy. An understanding of the importance of work and productivity for the health and wellness of people and those they work for. A desire to help motivated employers to find healthy and sustainable workplace solutions for their staff. A self-starter, critical thinker, and problem-solver who thrives in an autonomous work environment. Excellent interpersonal, relational, and communication skills. Access to a secure and confidential work environment. Additional training and competence in ergonomics, psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT, cognitive assessment, and Exposure Therapy are assets, but not required. Required The ability to travel to employee, client, and employer sites within an agreed geography. Registered and in good standing with a Canadian occupational therapy regulator and able to provide in-person services in your province of residence. Technologically able to use email, MS Word, Excel (for subcontractors), and will be trained on the use of our case management system for daily file management entries, billing, and reporting.

What you’ll do

Perform clinical occupational therapy assessments and interventions to help clients with complex workplace accommodation needs return to work. Deliver services both virtually and in-person across various client sites and communities.

Requirements

Must be a registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with a Canadian regulator and able to travel within the agreed geography. Proficiency in basic technology like MS Word and Excel is required.

Benefits

• Employee Benefits • Internal Training And Development • Development Perks • Administrative Support • Clinical Mentorship

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Intervention
• Ergonomics
• Workplace Wellness Training
• Psychotherapy
• Case Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Reporting

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Consulting