Regional Occupational Therapist Educator - Clinical Education

Come work as an Regional Occupational Therapist Educator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available.

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Regional Occupational Therapist Educator - Clinical Education to join the Regional Allied Health Education team working out of Vancouver General Hospital.

This Regional Occupational Therapy Educator will be designated to support practice for occupational therapists who have recently graduated and are transitioning to the workplace by providing orientation, education, support and clinical guidance for occupational therapists during the first 18 months of work after graduation. This Regional Educator will plan, implement and evaluate educational programs for new graduates. Apply today to join our team!

As an Regional Occupational Therapist Educator, Clinical Education with VCH you will

• Provide clinical and educational support to designated staff within Vancouver Coastal Health a majority of the time.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs, including for new graduates and other staff including employed students, provide training in practice including modifying techniques and equipment, assist with the development and roll out of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices.
• Work in a team based environment and is charged with providing discipline specific education and expertise across the health authority.
• Consult, confer, and collaborate with other health care providers regarding clinical concerns or requirements to gather information for ongoing improvement of client care.
• Provide training in Occupational Therapy practices including leading knowledge transfer of best practice evidence, modify techniques, assist with the development of new clinical practices and providing staff with information on new or changed therapeutic procedures and practices.
• Maintain and update own knowledge of clinical and professional practice, including hands-on clinical competencies by working directly with patients, clients, residents.
• Gather information for ongoing improvement and demonstrates expertise and leadership of occupational therapy services.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Suggested membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Master’s Degree in Education preferred.
• Valid BC Driver’s License as local area travel within the VCH geographical region requires the use of a vehicle.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy, five (5) years' recent, related broad occupational therapy experience in a variety of practice areas.
• Experience creating educational materials, implementing education strategies, utilizing knowledge translation abilities, and experience mentoring students, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, facilitate and teach.
• Comprehensive knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, legislation, procedures, and standards of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Broad knowledge of tele-health and technology based learning
• Demonstrated ability to promote a culture of enquiry and evidence based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and construct effective and dynamic education modules
• Computer literacy related to tele-health and technology-based learning; and with spreadsheet and database skills.
• Demonstrated ability in education strategies
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Broad knowledge of the established provincial standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing and deal effectively with, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff, patients and their circle of care, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Broad knowledge of education theory

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.

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

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.