Posted 7 months ago
Occupational Therapist | Quick Response Team
@ Interior Health Authority
Vernon, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a part-time Occupational Therapist (0.70 FTE, permanent) for its Quick Response Team in Vernon, supporting the emergency department and frail clients to remain at home and plan safe discharges. The role works independently within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team and requires a personal vehicle. Pay is competitive with recognition of prior experience, with employer-paid benefits and a recruitment incentive or relocation allowance for eligible positions.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and individualized treatment plans
- Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence
- Provide consultation, education and support to clients and caregivers
- Prescribe and recommend equipment to enhance daily living
- Guide rehabilitation assistants on transfer of function
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program
- Full practicing licensee with CHCPBC
- Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Valid BC driver's licence and suitable personal vehicle
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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 | 29.2 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists membership |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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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 | 1,353 |
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We are hiring for a permanent part-time 0.70fte Occupational Therapist for the Quick Response Team in Vernon. This role focuses on supporting the emergency department and our most frail clients with remaining at home and appropriate discharge planning. This is a very independent role that closely collaborates with the wider rehabilitation team including Physiotherapy, Rehab Assistants, Social Work and Nursing. This position requires a valid BC drivers license and a personal vehicle for work purposes.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $10,500 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!
Days of Work: Thursday, Friday, alternating Wednesdays and alternating weekends
Shift times/Hours of work: 08:00 to 15:42
What we offer:
We are one of B.C.’s top employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.
• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts
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.
About this location:
The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.
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 and access to a personal vehicle suitable for work purposes
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