Occupational Therapist
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for a relief full-time Occupational Therapist at the Cottonwoods long-term care centre in Kelowna. This position may require driving and so a valid BC drivers license and access to a personal vehicle is a requirement.
Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00-15:00
What We Offer
We are one of B.C.’s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan Relocation assistance for eligible positions Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Education and career development opportunities Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
About The Role
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!
Not the right fit? Search for Occupational Therapist jobs in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
About Interior Health Authority
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards.
Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
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Occupational Therapist
Top Benefits
About the role
We are hiring for a relief full-time Occupational Therapist at the Cottonwoods long-term care centre in Kelowna. This position may require driving and so a valid BC drivers license and access to a personal vehicle is a requirement.
Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift times/Hours of work: 07:00-15:00
What We Offer
We are one of B.C.’s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan Relocation assistance for eligible positions Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service Education and career development opportunities Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
About The Role
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!
Not the right fit? Search for Occupational Therapist jobs in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
About Interior Health Authority
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards.
Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.