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Occupational Therapist | Community

@ Interior Health Authority

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Kamloops, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual per diem Occupational Therapist for Community Health at Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and patient education within an interdisciplinary team. Casual day shift positions range from zero to 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients and plan treatment
  • Implement treatment and prescribe equipment
  • Plan programs and consult with the care team
  • Educate patients and families

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
  • Current COTBC registration
  • Eligible for CAOT or BCSOT membership
  • Valid driver's licence

Tools & skills

Community medicine

Benefits mentioned

Retirement planWellness
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingClient sites, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Licences & certificationsCOTBC registration
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Full company description

With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.

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Reported office locations
  • 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
Other recorded names
  • Interior Health Authority
Specialties
  • Health Care
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…

FieldValue
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersKelowna, British Columbia
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded2001
SpecialtiesHealth Care
Open jobs on Jobsy1,365
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Position Summary
Joining us in Kamloops, you’ll play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to patients in Community Health at Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

What we offer:

• Recognition of previous experience when determining starting salary
• Financial moving support for eligible positions
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

Casual Employment Opportunities

Embrace flexibility with casual day shift positions, offering a range from zero to 37.5 hours per week. Joining us in a casual role opens doors to internally posted openings, providing the opportunity to apply for permanent or temporary part-time or full-time positions. Interior Health values career growth and many success stories begin with casual on-call positions, evolving into a rewarding, long-term career.

About this location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months. The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists.
• Valid Driver’s license.

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