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Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem2+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Occupational Therapist for its Regional Pain Program on Vancouver Island. The role assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for patients with chronic pain within an inter-professional team. Candidates must hold BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist and have two years of recent related experience in tertiary chronic pain management or rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with chronic pain
  • Plan and deliver patient education materials and sessions
  • Refer patients to community resources
  • Set up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans
  • Work within an inter-professional chronic disease management team

Requirements summary:

  • Occupational Therapy degree from a recognized university program
  • Current BC licensure as an Occupational Therapist
  • Eligible for CAOT membership
  • Two years' recent experience in tertiary chronic pain management or rehabilitation
  • Strong inter-professional team and leadership skills

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Employer posting date
2026-01-18
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience2+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyOccupational Therapy

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Island Health

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Job description

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 without general supervision 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.pdf

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