Occupational Therapist | Community Transition

Position Summary

Joining us in Kamloops Community and Home Health, you’ll have a pivotal role in supporting clients discharging from Royal Inland Hospital who are transitioning to home. The community Occupational Therapist serves clients within Kamloops; in addition to having a designated rural area to support within 1.5-hour distance from the city. Access to a personal vehicle may be required.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00.

Occupational Therapists play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to home health clients and/or their families. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

What we offer

We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Employer paid vacation
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended health & dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance

About us: Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational therapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Apply Today! Connect with Recruitment at Careers@interiorhealth.ca

Qualfications

• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing license as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to practice area.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.