Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care
$93,912,000–$116,833,600 year
On-siteSquamish, British Columbia, Canada
Squamish, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteFull Time$93,912,000–$116,833,600 yearLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Provide occupational therapy services to clients to achieve quality client-focused care and enable healthy patterns of occupations. Identify and assess occupational performance issues using an evidence-based approach, then plan, implement goal-directed services, and evaluate their effectiveness. Prepare and maintain records while contributing to departmental quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education. Work within an 86-bed long-term care facility for seniors with complex needs, offering home-like care, respite services, and adult day programs.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- two (2) years' recent related experience
- equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)
- Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area
- Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures
- Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member
- Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and clients both one-on-one and in groups
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment
- Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for occupational therapy treatment
- Basic computer literacy
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
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