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Occupational Therapist | Community Transition

@ Interior Health Authority

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Kamloops, British Columbia

Full-time
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Overview

Interior Health Authority is hiring a full-time Occupational Therapist for its Kamloops Community and Home Health team, supporting clients discharged from Royal Inland Hospital back to home. The role covers assessment, treatment planning, equipment prescription and family education, with a rural area within 1.5 hours of Kamloops also served. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00, with a recruitment incentive of up to $15,000 possible.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess clients discharged from hospital to home
  • Plan and implement occupational therapy treatment
  • Prescribe equipment and home modifications
  • Educate clients and families
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
  • Full practising licence with CHCPBC
  • Practice-specific experience in programs for the area
  • Valid BC driver's licence where required

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
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
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training, Home office allowance

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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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People associated on LinkedIn
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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 Jobsy1,354
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Job description
Position Summary
Joining us in Kamloops Community and Home Health, you’ll have a pivotal role in supporting clients discharging from Royal Inland Hospital who are transitioning to home. The community Occupational Therapist serves clients within Kamloops; in addition to having a designated rural area to support within 1.5-hour distance from the city. Access to a personal vehicle may be required.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00.

Occupational Therapists play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to home health clients and/or their families. 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 clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

- Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance

About us: Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational therapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Apply Today! Connect with Recruitment at [email protected]

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing license as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to practice area.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.

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