Occupational Therapist | Acute

Position Summary
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) has a relief (i.e. temporary) full-time Occupational Therapist opening in acute care.

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.

• Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience
• Reimbursement for eligible registration fees
• Vacation starting at up to 4 weeks
• Employer-paid benefits and services for you, and your eligible dependents
• Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan
• Employer-paid education and development opportunities
• Consistent schedule and stability of a Unionized role

About the Position

This position will provide relief coverage until December 2026 or return of the incumbent. Days of work are Monday to Friday; 08:00 to 16:00.

At KBRH an Occupational Therapist (OT) role is likely to cover a broad spectrum of patient populations, settings and intervention types. Accordingly, this position works on inpatient units performing assessments of functional ability, cognitive screening, recommendations for safe discharge, equipment prescription.
• Provide OT assessment and intervention in acute and post‐acute settings (medical, surgical, ICU/step down, older adult care), including ADL/IADL, mobility and cognitive functional assessment.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to plan and implement functional rehabilitation, discharge planning and transition to home or other care settings.
• Provide patient, family and caregiver education regarding functional strategies, adaptive equipment and community reintegration.
• Direct work to rehabilitation assistants and collaborate with physiotherapy and other team members to coordinate care and monitor patient progression.
• Adapt and respond to varying patient loads and unit assignments as part of a relief full‐time role; flexibility across units and patient populations is key.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement, documentation, professional development and inter‐professional collaboration in a regional hospital setting.

What’s in like to live in Trail

Trail and the Kootenay Boundary Region offer a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. Residents enjoy four-season outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and water sports on nearby lakes and rivers. The community has a strong sense of connection, with active arts, sports, and volunteer networks. Trail features affordable housing, short commutes, and excellent schools. The region combines small-town charm with access to amenities, while still maintaining a peaceful, close-to-nature atmosphere.

Qualfications
Full practicing registration 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 driver’s license as required.