Posted 12 days ago
Occupational Therapist | Long-term care
@ Interior Health Authority
Keremeos, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a casual per-diem Occupational Therapist for long-term care at Orchard Haven in Keremeos. The work involves assessing clients, building individualized treatment plans, and supporting clients, caregivers and the rehabilitation team. Shifts are 08:00 to 16:00 on an as-needed basis.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Implement therapy programs for functional independence
- Provide consultation and education to clients and caregivers
- Prescribe and recommend equipment for daily living
- Guide rehabilitation assistants on transfer of function
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
- Full practising licence with CHCPBC
- Eligible for Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists membership
- Valid BC driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Interior Health Authority
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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.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,357 |
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We are hiring for a Casual Occupational Therapist at Orchard Haven in Keremeos. Join our welcoming team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others!
Days of Work: days on a casual as needed basis
Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 16:00
What we offer:
We are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
About the role:
The Occupational Therapist works independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and may be providing a full range of occupational therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients and their caregivers.
• Prescribe and recommend appropriate equipment to enhance daily living.
• Participate in program planning, quality assurance initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
• Offer guidance and work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.
About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged 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.
Qualfications
Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
Full practicing licensee as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC). Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Valid BC Driver’s license.
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