Posted 11 days ago
Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Occupational Therapist for its Regional Pain Program. The role assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients with chronic pain, delivering education and self-management plans within an inter-professional team. Candidates need an OT degree, BC licensure and two years of recent related experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and plan care for patients with chronic pain
- Plan and deliver patient education sessions
- Set up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans
- Refer patients to community resources
- Work within an inter-professional pain program team
Requirements summary:
- OT degree from a recognized university program
- Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
- Eligible for CAOT membership
- Two years recent tertiary chronic pain or rehabilitation experience
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Occupational Therapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Occupational Therapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Prioritize, organize and problem-solve.
- Observe and assess clients/patients
- Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work with others collaboratively.
- Foster good public relations.
- Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3954.pdfJournal
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