Occupational Therapist - Cottage/Worthington Pavilions - Abbotsford

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered Communities. 

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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time – Occupational Therapist to join our team at Cottage/Worthington Pavilions located in Abbotsford, B.C. We hire great people for outstanding jobs and need your help to expand the ability to deliver prompt and professional service. 

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Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields, career growth and advancement, a competitive compensation package (including four weeks of vacation to start, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan), and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day in health care. 

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Performs assessments and interventions relating to patients' occupational performance according to established Occupational Therapy practices; participates in in-service education, and provides input into program development.

This position is a multi-site position providing occupational therapy services at both ARHCC & MMH.

1. Performs occupational therapy assessments, program planning, intervention, discharge planning, and follow-up in relation to an individual patient's occupational performance, using occupational therapy techniques and practices.
2. Participates in the inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic strategies and program related issues.
3. Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards..
4. Participates in quality improvement activities such as assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials, and program descriptions as required.
5. Contributes to in-service education and staff meetings by sharing experiences and expertise; participates in problem identification and resolution.
6. Participates in student education by providing guidance and input to current and potential occupational therapy students, rehabilitation assistant students and/or work experience students.
7. Reports need for supplies, equipment, and repairs to designated Supervisor.
8. Performs other related duties as required.

Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.

Current full registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia (COTBC) and eligible for membership in the British Columbia Society of Occupational Therapists (BCSOT).

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of current developments in occupational therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals and actively participating in relevant educational programs.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.