Therapist (Occupational or Physiotherapist)

COMMUNITY OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST *
If you are looking for a practice culture that keeps you engaged and interested in your profession, then Community Therapists would be an ideal fit for you Established in 1989, Community Therapists is BCs largest OT-owned and operated practice with 50 OTs working throughout BC. Our team includes PTs, Kinesiologists, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Counsellors. With practice groups in Pediatrics, Home Health, Concussion/Brain Injury, Mental Health, Driver Rehab, and many more areas, you can establish a case mix and career path that leverages your past experience while stretching your skills in new areas.
*Why Join Community Therapists?*
Ready *access to Rehabilitation Assistants* to help you deliver your programs
In a true partnership between clinicians and management, we are guided by a shared vision to empower our clients to function more fully in the settings that matter to them, fulfill important life roles, and return to a variety of meaningful activities including work and community life.
*Private practice requires the right combination of support, resources, and opportunities for clinicians to grow and remain engaged in their work. We believe we have found the right balance between clinician autonomy and practice support and guidance. As a local OT-owned practice, we are focused on long-term outcomes that will benefit all stakeholders.
*Health populations and case mix can be customized based on your interest and experience. Duties include *Functional Assessments*, *Job Site Visits* and development of *Graduated Activity* and/or *Graduated* *Return to Work* plans as well as liaising with the client’s healthcare team and payer representative. You will use your exceptional communication, clinical and organizational skills to deliver outcomes that change peoples lives by helping them function more fully in the settings that matter to them, fulfill important life roles and return to the activities that give them purpose. Many of our clients require a period of *Active Rehabilitation* to increase independence in home and community settings before *RTW* can be considered. You will develop knowledge of funder contracts and community resources to facilitate your client’s access to appropriate health services and will implement a variety of therapeutic strategies to facilitate your client’s success. For clients recently discharged from hospital or those with ADL difficulties, *Home Assessments* to determine equipment, support and attendant care needs also form part of the duties. Health populations include Orthopedics, Mental Health, Neuro (e.Experience working with agency payers is a strong asset
* Commitment to continuous learning through professional development courses
* Please email your resume and cover letter to Operations & Human Resources Manager, Laura Doig via Indeed. Part-time
60 per hour
Casual dress
* Flexible schedule
* Monday to Friday