Posted 2 days ago
Occupational Therapist
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Occupational Therapist to work within a multidisciplinary health care team, assessing, treating, educating and managing patients or clients receiving occupational therapy services. The posting requires a university OT degree, current licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC, and a valid BC driver's licence. Work is performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, educate and manage patients or clients
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team
- Improve quality and safety in all aspects of the role
Requirements summary:
- University degree in Occupational Therapy
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Eligibility for CAOT membership
- Valid BC driver's licence
- Knowledge of current OT standards and scope of practice
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| 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 | 1,256 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under general supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Occupational Therapist assesses treats, educates and manages patients/clients receiving occupational therapy services.
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);
- Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
- Valid BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
- Prioritize, organize and problem-solve
- Observe and assess clients/patients
- Demonstrate sound judgment, 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
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD2839.pdfJournal
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