Occupational Therapist
Island Health
- Victoria, BC
- Permanent
- Full-time
Victoria General Hospital - Victoria, BC V8Z 6R5 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0800- 1612Days OffWeekend/StatsVacancy TypeTemp FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.56 - $52.95Paid FTE1Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateMay. 20 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Apr. 20 2025Pending Return of IncumbentYesCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority ( Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Coordinator, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceGraduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). Current practicing registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the CAOT.Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
- Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.