Occupational Therapist, Community

4 weeks ago


Vancouver BC, Canada Fraser Health Full time

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.Why Fraser Health?

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.
Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care.
We have an exciting Full Time opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to come join our team in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, BC.
Effective October 26, 2021 all staff for all positions across health care in British Columbia are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (have received a full series of a World Health Organization “WHO” approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor .


Provides occupational therapy to clients of all ages, and/or adults and transitioning youth with developmental disabilities, with acute, rehabilitative, chronic or palliative health care needs in community-based settings; educates clients, caregivers and staff regarding rehabilitation interventions; advocates for clients with community agencies and funding sources. Care is client-centered, based on goals and outcomes determined in collaboration with the client and caregivers in order to provide safe and quality client care.
Provides occupational therapy services to referred clients through assessment, consultation and interventions that promote functional independence and occupational performance; Collaborates with client/family/caregiver and other healthcare professionals to formulate treatment goals; identifies environmental barriers in the home and makes recommendations for modifications to ensure access for clients with disabilities.
# educates clients/family/caregivers and staff through individual and/or group sessions on independent living skills and occupational performance, use of environmental and equipment adaptations, body mechanics, lifts and transfers; Coordinates rehabilitative services with the client and other health service providers such as home care nursing, case management, home support and community resources such as mental health, group homes, substance abuse programs and volunteer groups, as needed.
# Acts as a client advocate by providing information and liaising with funding agencies and community resources; Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities by assisting with the development, evaluation and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards related to occupational therapy; Maintains patient records and reports statistics to accepted standard to ensure legal and data requirements are met; develops and provides orientation and education related occupational therapy; assists with the facilitation of student placements, as assigned.
# Provides input to the Manager regarding the purchase of supplies, equipment and repairs of equipment required for occupational therapy programs.
# Participates in research and/or special projects related to occupational therapy by collaborating with other interdisciplinary staff; collects and interprets data for further analysis and input as required; participates on various committees, projects and delegated tasks to assist in the development of community programs, as required.
# Maintains knowledge in current developments in evidence-based occupational therapy and practice by reviewing relevant literature, consulting with other health care professionals and attending relevant educational programs.
# Two (2) years' recent, related clinical experience in a community or home health setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Demonstrated knowledge of current developments in occupational therapy.
Demonstrated understanding of the scope of practice of other health care disciplines.
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.



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