OverviewWe're looking for an experienced
occupational therapist to join our team in our Special Care Services department. In this role, you'll be a clinical resource and a member of an interdisciplinary case management team that is committed to providing high quality service to severely injured workers by assisting them to develop and maintain independence in self-care, vocational rehabilitation, and daily living activities.
How you'll make a difference: You'll provide compassionate, supportive service to people injured at work.
This role is based in our Richmond office five days a week.
Like everything we do, our work model continues to evolve to support those we serve. We remain committed to a work model that strengthens our culture and helps us deliver our best work, while balancing flexibility and a positive employee experience.
What you'll do - Apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment, interpretation, planning, and implementation of health care services for clients with physical or mental health conditions
- Conduct onsite visits to injured workers, worksites, and external service providers of clinical programs to review services being provided for injured workers
- Provide clinical support during team meetings
- Provide oversight on complex physical or mental health claims by implementing and monitoring return to work plans
- Continuously collaborate with all external stakeholders to assist with stay-at-work programs, early intervention, and return to work planning
- Provide education sessions as needed, to both internal and external audiences including employers
Is this a good fit for you?We're looking for someone who can: - Independently, and as part of an interdisciplinary team, prioritize, plan, and organize a challenging and variable workload
- Build and maintain trusting and cooperative working relationships with individuals and organizations in an environment that can be adversarial
- Travel throughout the region and stay overnight
- Educate, consult, and motivate others and act as a resource to co-workers
- Develop and present education sessions and programs
Your background and experience - A master's degree in Occupational Therapy, and current registration in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia
- A minimum of six years of clinical OT experience in practical areas such as physical health, neurology, mental health, brain injury, amputation, or spinal cord injury
- This team provides services to injured workers throughout the province; you must be able to travel
- A valid B.C. driver's license
Important to know - Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:
- Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
- Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
Salary: $55.54 - $57.72/hourly
Our benefits As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that help you get the most out of work - and life. Along with a competitive salary, your total compensation package includes:
- Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
- 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
- Extensive health care and dental benefits
- Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
- Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
- Reimbursement towards two annual professional memberships (e.g., College and association)
Want to apply? - Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
- Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply . If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.
