Occupational Therapist | Community

Position Summary
Joining us in Kamloops North Shore Urgent Primary Care, you will work 0.5 FTE with the Primary Care Network and 0.5 FTE with Q’wemtsin Health Society (QHS), an assembly of health care professionals who provide quality, client-centred care to our Secwépemc communities through the provision of holistic health services. Located at the heart of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc the clinic acts as a one-stop health shop for community members. This position requires a valid drivers license and a vehicle for occasional travel to rural areas near Kamloops.

Days of work: Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00.

Occupational Therapists play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education to home health clients and/or their families. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable clients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

What we offer:
We offer welcoming workplaces along with a range of benefits, services and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

- Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Employer paid training/education opportunities
- Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
- Employer paid vacation
- Employer paid insurance premiums
- Extended health & dental coverage
- Municipal Pension Plan
- Work-life balance

About us: Interior Health is a leading public health authority in British Columbia. We strive for a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects our communities and encourages you 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.

If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in clients' lives and have the expertise to deliver high-quality occupational therapy care, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Apply Today! Connect with Recruitment at Careers@interiorhealth.ca

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized occupational therapy program.
• Full practicing license as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Practice specific requirements and experience in programs applicable to practice area.
• Valid BC Driver’s license where required.