Posted 3 months ago
Occupational Therapist
@ Island Health
Courtenay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Occupational Therapist to manage the clinical caseload assigned to them under the Lead Occupational Therapist, following hospital policies and the CAOT Client-Centered Practice guidelines. The role requires a university OT degree and BC registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all clinical aspects of assigned occupational therapy caseload
- Follow hospital objectives, policies and standards
- Apply CAOT Client-Centered Practice guidelines
- Contribute to continuous quality and safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Degree from a recognized university Occupational Therapy program
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist or eligibility for CAOT membership
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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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 moderate · 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 | 1,246 |
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.
Under the direction of the Lead Occupational Therapist, the Staff Occupational Therapist is responsible for all clinical aspects of assigned caseload as they relate to Occupational Therapy practice in accordance with hospital objectives, policies and standards, and the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists' Guidelines for Client Centered Practice.
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).
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
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