148891 - Occupational Therapist - VGH

Occupational Therapist - VGH Job ID 2025-148891 City Vancouver Work Location Segal: Joseph & Rosalie Family Department Segal Mental Health Centralized Services Home Worksite 07 - Vancouver Acute Additional Sites Segal 5, Segal 6, Segal 7, Segal 8 Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Casual Job Status Casual FTE 0.00 Standard Hours / Week 0.01 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade P1 Min Hourly CAD $42.56/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $52.95/Hr. Shift Times 0800-1600/0730-1530/0800-1800 Days Off Rotating Position Start Date As soon as possible Salary Details The salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr. Job Summary Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition AdvisorVancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the team at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team About the Services at Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre - Mental Health & Substance Use Inpatient Units The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units are located on Levels 5 to 8 in the Joseph & Rosalie Segal & Family Health Centre at Vancouver General Hospital. Psychiatric inpatient services provide assessment and treatment to adults who require acute 24-hour management in a hospital setting. There are 75 beds focused on clients who require longer-term, intensive treatment to return to their community. The length of stay is approximately five to 12 days.The Segal Psychiatric Inpatient Units include:Brief Intervention Unit - Segal 5th floorMood Disorders - Segal 6th floorInpatient Psychiatry - Segal 7th floorInpatient Psychiatry & Concurrent Disorders - Segal 8th floorAs an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:Provide occupational therapy services to enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes, by working independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Perform assessments on client’s occupational performance utilizing an evidence-based approach.Plan and implement outcome oriented services, and evaluate the effectiveness of the services.Prepare and maintain records.Participate in interdisciplinary research.Demonstrate safe and effective resource utilization and quality management, and contribute to the development, review and promotion of occupational therapy services.As required, contribute to the organization and delivery of occupational therapy services, and participate in departmental/program quality improvement initiatives, meetings, research and education. Qualifications Education & ExperienceCurrent full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Basic knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardised tests and measures.Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Closing Statement 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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. 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 planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteersAccess to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staffAt Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. ***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. 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