Occupational Therapist 2 - Clinical Mentor (Acute Spine)

Come work as a Clinical Mentor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital, working as a Clinical Mentor in Acute Spine. This Clinical Mentor position is specifically for Vancouver General Hospital's Occupational Therapy Department and will report to the Patient Services Manager (OT/PT).

You will play an active role mentoring other occupational therapists and supporting their learning needs. As a mentor, you will provide elbow to elbow support, share your knowledge and wisdom, respond to immediate practice questions, serve as a role model, motivator and provide guidance where needed.

A successful clinical mentor will consistently exhibit listening skills, excellent communication skills, strong clinical skills and leadership skills. Apply today to join our team!

As an Clinical Mentor with VCH, you will

• Participates as a member of an integrated collaborative health care team.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with program and team members as well as with the Practice Coordinator in promotion of continuous quality improvement, implementation of interdisciplinary research, and in coordinating activities required for progressive educational and clinical practice programs.
• Assess clients'/residents’ occupational therapy needs, functional abilities and goals, establishing an occupational therapy diagnosis and prognosis, developing and implementing an intervention strategy, evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicating with the client/family and health care team members.
• Support the Practice Coordinator, and Educator and participates in program development and evaluation, focusing on mentorship and education services.
• Work in a team based environment and provide therapeutic interventions to designated clients/residents.
• As appropriate, facilitate staffing and scheduling activities for the designated client care area by working with the Operations Manager, Practice Coordinator and clerical support staff, and making recommendations for temporary adjustments in clinical assignments based on shifts without backfill and short call and booked leave needs.
• Implement occupational therapy care plans, evaluates the effectiveness of the intervention, and communicates with the client/resident/family and health care team members.

Education & Experience

• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program.
• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC).
• Additional three (3) years of recent, related experience, including one (1) year's related mentoring, preceptoring, coaching and /or group facilitation experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a team member, resource, motivator and facilitator.
• Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning.
• Broad knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Skill in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to designated clinical area.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a culturally safe and respectful manner, with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their circle of care.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice related to treatment and care of the designated patient/client population.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.