OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, PRIMARY CARE

Job summary

Collaborate with interprofessional teams through the Primary Care Home to assess people’s needs, develop and contribute to care plans, and provide occupational therapy services in physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities. Plan and deliver evidence-informed interventions, follow up on care, and support people and families in participating in activities that matter to them.

Job details

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Occupational Therapist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, within the context of a person and family-centered model of care and in accordance with Northern Health’s vision for an idealized system of services built on a foundation of Primary Health Care, the Primary Care Occupational Therapist (OT) works collaboratively with interprofessional teams to develop a plan of care and deliver health services coordinated through the Primary Care Home. The OT practices in accordance with the professional standards and code of ethics as outlined by the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. The OT provides competent, safe, and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities, and applies the principles of evidence-informed practice to achieve effective outcomes related to their participation in valued activities. Through clinical assessment, treatment planning, recommended interventions, and follow up, the occupational therapist contributes to the fulfillment of the overall plan of care developed by the interprofessional team and informed by the person’s personal goals for care. Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with interprofessional teams through the Primary Care Home to assess people’s needs, develop and contribute to care plans, and provide occupational therapy services in physician practices, homes, facilities, and communities. Plan and deliver evidence-informed interventions, follow up on care, and support people and families in participating in activities that matter to them.

Requirements

The posting seeks a registered Occupational Therapist who practices according to the professional standards and code of ethics of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia. The role requires the ability to provide competent, safe, ethical, evidence-informed care and collaborate with interprofessional teams; no specific education credential or years of experience are stated.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Clinical Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Intervention Planning
• Follow-Up Care
• Interprofessional Collaboration
• Primary Care
• Person- and Family-Centered Care
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Care Coordination
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Community-Based Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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