Posted 3 days ago
Community Occupational Therapist
@ Island Health
Port Alberni, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Community Occupational Therapist to provide occupational therapy to referred clients in the community, consult with caregivers, and educate clients, caregivers, staff and the community on rehabilitation. The role works without general supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team. The posting requires current BC licensure, two years of post-graduate experience and a valid BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide occupational therapy services to referred community clients
- Consult with caregivers
- Educate clients, caregivers, staff and the community on rehabilitation
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
Requirements summary:
- Degree from a recognized occupational therapy program
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum two years post-graduate OT experience
- Community experience preferred
- Valid BC driver's licence
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working without general supervision under the administrative direction of the Manager and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team delivering care in the community setting, the Community Occupational Therapist provides occupational therapy services to referred clients; consultation for caregivers; and educates clients, caregivers, staff and the community on rehabilitation interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Minimum two (2) years' post graduate experience in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Community experience preferred. Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Prioritize, organize and problem-solve
- Observe and assess clients
- Demonstrate sound judgement, tact and empathy
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Deal with others effectively
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- Foster good public relations
- Physically and emotionally able to perform the duties of the position
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems
- Type
- Use personal vehicle
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