Job Summary

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Primary Care Network team working out of Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH, you will:

• Provide occupational therapy services to enable patients/clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with the Primary Care Provider in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model as co-designed by the PCN Partners (local Division of Family Practice, VCH Community of Care and First Nations Partners).
• Assess a patient/client’s occupational performance issues, needs, and goals, utilizing an evidence-based approach to plan and implement goal-directed services and contributing to the development of the care plan.
• In collaboration with the patient/client and interdisciplinary team, provide continuity of care by liaising with team members, coordinate ongoing care (internal and external), support transitions and navigating services.
• As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participates in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program.
• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years recent, related clinical experience relevant to the designated clinical area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice including the application of standardized tests/tools and measures.
• Working knowledge of the determinants of health and health promotion principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of community health agencies and available community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully analyze situations, problem solve and facilitate resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, evaluate and modify rehabilitation services.
• Demonstrated ability to prescribe and/or recommend a variety of self-aids and rehabilitation equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct relevant assessments per established standards of practice.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower patient/clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan/deliver/evaluate health education for individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team based care model.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated ability to support seamless transition in care.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with patient/clients, caregiver(s), and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective service in a variety of community settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized documentation system.
• Working knowledge of research and quality improvement process and methodology.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.