Providence Health Care's Occupational Therapy department is currently hiring! Our OTs are key members of our Allied Health team, working closely with other Allied disciplines like Physiotherapy and Speech Language Pathology as well as other members of our care teams to tackle the rewarding variety of treatment needs of the patient populations we serve. With a tight-knit and supportive departmental working environment that fosters a sense of community amongst practitioners dedicated to patient care, being an OT at Providence provides incredible opportunities for interdisciplinary learning, mentorship, and professional development.

Your duties will include: 

• Perform assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using occupational therapy techniques.
• Contribute to patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration, attending team conferences, and participating in quality improvement activities.
• Maintain health records, report workload statistics, and provide clinical supervision and direction to students, aides, and volunteers.
• Participate in educational programs, in-service training, and clinical research activities; stay updated on current occupational therapy developments.

Education
Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy and up to one year of experience in the designated area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of British Columbia. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and deal effectively with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures related to healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct patient/resident assessments.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident's situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to participate in research.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.

• Competitive salary: $42.56 - $52.95 CAD per hour, depending on experience 
• Comprehensive benefits: Eligible employees receive a robust medical and dental benefits package, including unlimited physiotherapy and massage, as well as paid vacation.
• Work-Life Balance: Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Providence is proud to offer a range of opportunities including full-time, part-time, and casual, with limited weekends, and most shifts starting at 8AM and finishing by 4PM.
• Unionized Stability: Enjoy the consistency and security offered by a unionized role.   
• Pension plan: Work towards a comfortable retirement through employer-matched contributions to one of Canada's strongest pension plans! 
• Meaningful impact: Your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of patients, including many from marginalized communities.  
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 

Your Day to Day: 

• Perform occupational therapy assessments, program planning, interventions, discharge planning, and follow-up using OT techniques and practices.
• Contribute to an interdisciplinary approach to patient/resident care and program-related issues by attending ward rounds and team conferences to exchange information on patient/resident issues related to care and discharge planning.
• Participate in the quality improvement activities of the Occupational Therapy Department by providing input into the development, implementation, and evaluation of written procedures and standards, assessment forms, patient/resident materials, program descriptions, audit tools, and clinical guidelines.
• Complete required health record reports and report workload statistics.
• Collaborate with other team members to organize in-service education, identify the need for and participate in educational programs by preparing educational materials and making presentations.
• Provide clinical supervision to and evaluation of students as required.
• Provide clinical direction to Activity Aides, Rehabilitation Assistants, and Volunteers.
• Attend and participate in Program councils and task groups to support strong interdisciplinary focus within the Program.
• Attend and participate in professional practice forums.
• Support clinical research activities by generating questions, assisting in writing proposals, and participating in data collection and interpretation, within departmental resources.
• Provide input to clinical and operating budget needs of the service and department.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in Occupational Therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals, and actively participating in relevant education programs.

Curious about working at PHC and the culture of our Allied Teams? Check out the videos below to learn more and meet some of the members of the team you'd be joining:

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.