Posted 25 days ago
Occupational Therapist
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Occupational Therapist on Vancouver Island to assess, treat, educate and manage patients and clients as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. The role works under general supervision and carries a shared responsibility for patient safety and continuous quality improvement. The posting requires a BC licence and a valid BC driver's licence.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat, educate and manage patients/clients
- Provide occupational therapy services within a multidisciplinary team
- Continuously improve quality and safety of care
Requirements summary:
- Degree from a recognized Occupational Therapy university program
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Eligible for CAOT membership
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · 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 | 1,258 |
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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