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Occupational Therapist

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist to assess, develop and deliver individual and group treatment programs for an assigned patient caseload, coordinating care with referring physicians and other medical professionals. The posting requires a CAOT-recognized Occupational Therapy degree and current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Pay and schedule details are not included in the posting.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients and develop individual and group treatment programs
  • Coordinate treatment with referring physicians and medical professionals
  • Maintain patient and staff safety and quality improvement

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a CAOT-recognized Occupational Therapy program
  • Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Planning and instructional skills
  • Ability to work cooperatively in a team

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Employer posting date
2026-10-26
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-10-27

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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Island Health

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Job description

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.pdf

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