Occupational Therapist | Acute Care

Position Summary
Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) has an immediate permanent full-time Occupational Therapist opening. This position works Tuesday to Saturday day shifts, and has Sunday and Monday off. Shift times are 08:00-16:00 and 09:00-17:00. This position is an acute care line, with emphasis on discharge planning, pressure injury prevention, cognition assessment and equipment needs.

What we offer:

• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Competitive pay and shift premiums
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Employer-paid vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid insurance, health, dental and wellness benefits
• Defined Benefit Pension
• Education and development opportunities

About the position:

An Occupational Therapist plays a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. You will provide work direction to the Rehabilitation Assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regard to transfer of function.

About the location:

KGH is a tertiary referral hospital and offers high-level, specialty medical care including 24 hour emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic/paramedical services. Specialty services include adult and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient nutrition, patient care quality officers, and cardiac surgery.

The hospital is situated just moments from Okanagan Lake in the vibrant and growing city of Kelowna. The city offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy such as shopping, dining, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!

Qualfications
• Current registration with the College of Health and Care Professions of British Columbia (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• Valid Driver’s license