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Occupational Therapist | Long-term care

Kelowna, BC
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience
Relocation assistance for eligible positions
Reimbursement for registration fees

About the role

Permanent full-time Occupational Therapist position is available now in Kelowna. This position supports long-term care clients across two sites. This position works approximately 26.25 hours per week at Cottonwoods Care Centre and 11.25 hours per week at Mountainview Village. This position requires a valid BC drivers license and personal vehicle suitable for work purposes.

Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Hours of work: 08:00-16:00

What we offer:
We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

  • Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience

  • Relocation assistance for eligible positions

  • Reimbursement for eligible registration fees

  • Vacation starting at 4 weeks

  • Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents

  • Employer-matched contributions to the defined benefit pension plan

  • Education and development opportunities

  • Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals

  • Consistent schedule and stability

About the position:
The Occupational Therapist works independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and may be providing a full range of occupational therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.

  • Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.

  • Provide consultation, education, and support to clients and their caregivers.

  • Prescribe and recommend appropriate equipment to enhance daily living.

  • Participate in program planning, quality assurance initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.

  • Offer guidance and work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. 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 this location:
Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

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 BC Driver’s license.

About Interior Health

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

Interior Health owns and operates a chain of healthcare centers that provides neurodiagnostic, cancer, renal, senior and related care services.