Job Description

SalaryThe salary range for this position is CAD $42.56/Hr. - CAD $52.95/Hr.SummaryAdvance Your Career at Providence Health CareWe acknowledge that Providence Health Care & the new St. Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the x\xca\xb7m\xc9\x99\xce\xb8kw\xc9\x99y\xcc\x93\xc9\x99m (Musqueam), Skwxw\xc3\xba7mesh (Squamish), and S\xc9\x99l\xcc\x93\xc3\xadlw\xc9\x99ta\xca\x94/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.What You Will Do:Providence Health Care\'s Occupational Therapy department is currently accepting applications for a unique Occupational Therapist opportunity at St. Paul\'s Hospital that offers condensed a 4-day work week with a long weekend every week, working Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 7AM-5PM.Our OTs are key members of our Allied Health team, working closely with other Allied disciplines like Physiotherapy and Speech Language Pathology as well as other members of our care teams to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being an OT at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.With OT roles across multiple sites, working with Providence provides opportunities to work in a variety of settings to expand your professional skill set, from long-term care to Urban Health. If you\'d like to learn more, apply today! No cover letter required.Your duties will include:

• Perform assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using occupational therapy techniques.
• Contribute to patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration, attending team conferences, and participating in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain health records, report workload statistics, and provide clinical supervision and direction to students, aides, and volunteers.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service training, and clinical research activities; stay updated on current occupational therapy developments.

Qualifications / Skills and EducationEducation
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and up to one year of experience in the designated area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers. Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare. Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment. Demonstrated ability to conduct patient/resident assessments. Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care. Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident\'s situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to participate in research. Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students. Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.Duties and Responsibilities

• Competitive salary: $42.56 - $52.95 CAD per hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
• Work-Life Balance: Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with limited evenings and weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada\'s strongest pension plans!
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

Who we are:Providence is a non-profit healthcare provider with over fifteen sites, including a large tertiary hospital in the heart of Vancouver\xe2\x80\x99s beautiful and vibrant Downtown, a smaller community hospital in the idyllic Mount Pleasant neighborhood, one of the largest referral centres for rehabilitation in British Columbia, and five long-term care facilities, as well as other clinics.As a leading teaching and research organization, and the provincial referral center for Cardiac, HIV/AIDS, and Renal Care, we provide services ranging from acute and long-term care to leading substance use and addiction treatment supporting some of BC\xe2\x80\x99s most marginalized communities. Guided by the motto \xe2\x80\x9chow you want to be treated\xe2\x80\x9d, delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care is our mission.Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our Allied Teams? Check out the videos below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you\'d be joining:Watch the video below from our 2022 Mission Awards to hear more about the impact our Occupational Therapists have from one of the long-term care OT team members themselves:Your Day to Day:

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using OT techniques and practices.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary approach to patient/resident care and program-related issues by attending ward rounds and team conferences to exchange information on patient/resident issues related to care and discharge planning.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the Occupational Therapy Department by providing input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures and standards, assessment forms, patient/resident materials, program descriptions, audit tools, and clinical guidelines.
• Complete required health record reports and report workload statistics.
• Collaborate with other team members to organize in-service education, identify the need for and participate in educational programs by preparing educational materials and making presentations.
• Provide clinical supervision to and evaluation of students as required.
• Provide clinical direction to Activity Aides, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Volunteers.
• Attend and participate in Program councils and task groups to support strong interdisciplinary focus within the Program.
• Attend and participate in professional practice forums.
• Support clinical research activities by generating questions, assisting in writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation, within departmental resources.
• Provide input to clinical and operating budget needs of the service and department.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in Occupational Therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and actively participating in relevant education programs.

Join Us and Transform Your Career in Healthcare!Apply today to seize this unique opportunity to specialize and advance your career within a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Be a part of our journey as we approach the grand opening of our new hospital, where you will play a key role in shaping the future of healthcare.

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