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Permanent Full Time Community Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist | MHSU Facility: KELOWNA CHSC Hourly Wage: $42.56 - $52.95 Position Summary We are hiring for a permanent full-time community Occupational Therapist to join us in Kelowna, B.C. This position supports the Treatment, Support and Recovery Team (TSR), working Monday to Friday from 08:30-16:30. Driving a personal vehicle on mileage may be a requirement of the position, and therefore a valid BC drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle is required. What we offer Competitive salary with recognition of previous experience Relocation assistance for eligible positions Reimbursement for eligible registration fees Vacation starting at 4 weeks Employer-paid benefits and services Employer-matched contributions to our defined benefit pension plan Education and development opportunities Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals Consistent schedule and stability About the position The occupational therapist works independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team providing inpatient, outpatient, residential and community occupational therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of residents/clients/patients ('the client') and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the client to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes. The occupational therapist contributes to the organization and the overall goals of the department; participates in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education; and provides work direction to the rehabilitation assistants working with the rehabilitation team in regards to transfer of function. About us We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged 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. About this location Kelowna is a vibrant and fastgrowing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and worldclass winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation! Qualifications 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 BC Drivers license. Comments Interior Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to creating an environment free from discrimination. Our goal is to cultivate a workforce rich in culture, experience, and knowledge to enable us to provide high quality, accessible and culturally safe health services to everyone in the Interior Health region. We are committed to addressing existing inequities and barriers to achieving a diverse workforce, one that is representative of the communities we serve. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups. All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT Apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr