Occupational Therapist

Position Summary
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has an immediate relief, full time Occupational Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist opening. This position will provide coverage until the return of incumbent.

What we offer:
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

KGH is a tertiary hospital and the largest hospital in the Interior Health region serving a vast community, offering a wide range of comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to help patients recover from various injuries, illnesses, or surgeries.

The Occupational Rehabilitation Program provides WorkSafe BC clients with a multidisciplinary team approach focusing on maximizing function and tolerance before re-entering the workforce, after a period of inactivity. Job simulation, body mechanics, education seminars, biodex testing, aquatherapy, job site visits and gradual-return-to-work planning are all included within the program.

This position also involves some work in the Acute Care areas of KGH, covering acute orthopedics, surgery, ED, stroke, etc. Hours of work are Monday to Friday, with the occasional weekend work required. Local travel within the Central Okanagan is a requirement and a vehicle is required for the position.

About this location | The largest and liveliest lakeshore community in the Okanagan, Kelowna is well-known as a year round outdoor playground. Named The Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004, Kelowna’s sunny weather, spectacular scenery, lakes, canyons and many attractions are the perfect combination for those who enjoy an active lifestyle and an urban setting. Kelowna residents and visitors enjoy a vibrant cultural life including a professional symphony, annual festivals, and art exhibits. Golf courses, orchards, pristine lakes and numerous surrounding vineyards make Kelowna (and nearby West Kelowna and Winfield/Lake Country) a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. World-class skiing and snowboarding is only a short drive away at Big White - where Canada’s largest ski-in/ski-out village offers a host of winter activities, fine dining and shopping.

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC) [formerly College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC)]. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s license.