Posted 7 months ago
Occupational Therapist | Long-term Care
@ Interior Health Authority
Salmon Arm, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist for a long-term care facility in Salmon Arm, B.C. The role runs Tuesday to Friday, 07:00 to 15:00, at Bastion Place, an 80-bed facility with short-stay beds. The position is expected to last until February 2027 or the return of the current incumbent.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, treat and plan care for long-term care residents
- Prescribe equipment and educate residents and caregivers
- Direct rehabilitation assistants on transfer of function
- Participate in department quality assurance and research
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
- Full practising licensure with CHCPBC
- Eligibility for CAOT membership
- Valid BC driver's licence
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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
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 28 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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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
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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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 | 1,362 |
| View page |
We have a relief part-time (0.80 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening in Salmon Arm, B.C. This position is expected to run until February 2027 or the return of the current incumbent. This position works Tuesday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:00 at Bastion Place. This is an 80 bed long-term care facility including Short Stay Beds.
What we offer:
We are one of BC's top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible moving expenses
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role
• Locations that may qualify for government student loan forgiveness
About the position:
The occupational therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing inpatient, outpatient, residential and community occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The occupational therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regards to 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.
About this location:
Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a popular year-round vacation destination thanks to its wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community.
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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