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Occupational Therapist
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Occupational Therapist to assess, develop and implement individual and group treatment programs for an assigned patient caseload. The role coordinates care with referring physicians and other medical professionals, with patient and staff safety and continuous quality improvement built into the work.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and develop individual and group treatment programs
- Implement treatment programs for an assigned caseload
- Coordinate patient treatment with referring physicians and medical professionals
- Contribute to continuous improvement of quality and safety
Requirements summary:
- University Occupational Therapy degree recognized by CAOT
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Eligible for CAOT membership
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Planning and instructional skills
- Physical ability to perform the duties
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| 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 | 1,258 |
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.
Reporting to the Coordinator, assesses, develops and implements individual and group treatment programs to ensure optimum patient care for assigned caseload. Coordinates patients' treatment programs with referring physicians and other medical professionals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a university program in Occupational Therapy recognized by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapy (CAOT). 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 CAOT.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated planning and instructional skills.
- Ability to organize individual patient treatment programs.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other professional disciplines as part of a team.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD690.pdfJournal
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