Occupational Therapist GRI PHC

REQ: 
PHC22-137672
Work Area: 
Occupational Therapy
Base Site: 
Mt St Joseph Hospital
City: 
Vancouver
Status: 
Temporary Full Time
End Date: 
Feb 28, 2023 or return of incumbent
FTE: 
1.00
Wage: 
$35.98-44.79
Job Category: 
Therapy & Rehab Services
Post date: 
Nov 16, 2022
Category: 
Acute Care Hospital
Hours: 
0730-1530
As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Providence Health Care must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

We are hiring a Temporary Full Time Occupational Therapist to join our team At Mt St. Joseph Hospital!


Summary:

Reporting to the Professional Practice Leader, Occupational Therapy (OT), and taking clinical direction from the Occupational Therapy Site Leader and/or Research, Education and Practice Coordinator, the position supports the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program, patient and resident goals. Provides Occupational Therapy services to designated patients/residents within the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of Providence Health Care.

Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers. Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare.
  • Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct patient/resident assessments.
  • Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care. Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident’s situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Ability to participate in research.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students. Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.

Education

  • Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and
  • Up to one year of experience in the designated area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
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Employees of Providence Health Care receive an excellent and comprehensive health benefit package, as per their collective agreement or terms and conditions of employment.
*Other benefit packages may apply if this is an affiliate posting.