Occupational Therapist

Position Summary
Cariboo Community Health Services (WLC), located in Williams Lake, B.C., has an immediate relief full time Occupational Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until December 2024, or 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 leading to future roles
• Diversity and inclusion ~ bring your whole self to work
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

Cariboo Community Health Services is a vital healthcare hub serving the city and surrounding Cariboo-Chilcotin region. Community Health Centres do not have acute care beds yet may provide basic laboratory and radiology; urgent care; outpatient ambulatory care; community services; long term residential care services; and/or on-site doctors’ offices.

The Occupational Therapist plays a key role both independently and as a vital member of a multidisciplinary team. This position delivers comprehensive occupational therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, program development, consultations, equipment recommendations, and client education. By focusing on enhancing functional independence, the Occupational Therapist helps clients achieve and sustain their best possible health outcomes in the home health/community setting. In addition to direct patient care responsibilities, the Occupational Therapist contributes to the organization’s goals and the advancement of the profession. They actively participate in quality assurance initiatives, departmental meetings, research, and educational activities, and they provide mentorship and guidance to rehabilitation assistants within the team.

Days of work are Monday to Friday: 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

About this location | Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing city in the area, it serves as a business, industrial, and service hub for outlying communities. The surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground, while the convenience of city living is just outside your door. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, rodeo enthusiasts and community members come together for a fun-filled family event every summer. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts are drawn to the area's natural amenities. World-class mountain bike trails, miles of hiking and skiing terrain, and hundreds of lakes fit for kayaking, rafting, boating, fishing, and camping make Williams Lake one of B.C.'s last true wilderness escapes.

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
• Full practicing registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to practice area.
• Valid Driver’s license required.