Occupational Therapist Needed For Assessment Jobs

Minimum one year clinical practice experience (will consider relevant internships/practicum experience as part of this experience)

The chance to work in a queer space full of passionate folks

A fantastically-located, fully-furnished, shared office space

Use of our encrypted electronic record-keeping and video counselling platform

Assistance with marketing, networking, and a website profile

Intake coordination and referrals (caseload not guaranteed)

Implements interventions in accordance with established treatment guidelines and educates patients and caregivers regarding self-management, health promotion and injury/disability prevention.

Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a patient and family-centered model of care.

Knowledge of the COTBC standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.

Knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques.

Broad knowledge of other health care professions and their role in patient care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

General salary increases over the next 3 years

Access to our in-house learning and development centre

Job stability and generous vacation entitlement

Employee Health and Wellness programs

Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy

Expand your expertise working with people who have a disability

Create genuine connections with participants

Feel the support of innovative leadership

Go home every day feeling you have made a difference

AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within the limits of their mental and physical capabilities.

Assist clients to perform various other activities such as cleaning, laundry, money management, home management and home safety.

What your benefits will be - After a 90-day waiting period, will be enrolled in the extended healthcare benefits plan

Recommend changes in clients’ work or living environments consistent with their needs and capabilities.

Assist in the educational development of students from related disciplines.

Participate in the development and evaluation of new and current programs (e.g. life skills groups, community kitchens, program planning).

Experienced, committed, and accessible management for ongoing support and mentorship

Superior communication, problem-solving, time management and documentation skills

Experience with Ontario’s Statutory Accident Benefits (SABS)

Employer-paid Extended Health Benefits with Vision care and Dental coverage

STD and LTD benefits coverage

Opportunity to work from home or office (all equipment and supplies provided)

Working knowledge of current psychiatric rehabilitation, psychosocial approaches, and recovery practices.

Demonstrated knowledge of the major categories of mental illness and substance use and their appropriate rehabilitation treatments.

Demonstrated leadership and presentation skills.

Coordinates rehabilitation resources, including but not limited to, Peer Support, Therapeutic Volunteer and Rehabilitation Fund programs.

Supervises as preceptor to occupational therapy students as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Participates in interdisciplinary, departmental and professional development and education to maintain on-going professional competency.

Knowledge of the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia Essential Competencies of Practice

Basic computer literacy including applicable software, hardware and remote/virtual technology applications.

Maintains patient records, clinical outcome measures and statistical data in accordance with department, facility and professional standards.

Provides instruction, feedback and supervision of students to facilitate student learning, by modeling professional and ethical occupational therapy practice.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the position

Operate related equipment, including computerized systems