Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join the Movement Disorder team working out of the Neurology Clinics at Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health - UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

• Work in a team based environment and provides quality client care using advanced theory and evidence based practice.
• Develop education services.
• Utilize advanced clinical knowledge in neurological diseases/syndromes/lesions/impairments specific to applicable therapy.
• Develop, evaluate and participate in program development focusing on disease conditions from an occupational therapy perspective.
• Facilitate and promote research activities for Allied Health care professionals, organizing and coordinating activities with others.
• Consult, collaborate and confer with academic and professional colleagues to initiate interdisciplinary research and actively participate and promote research.
• Function as a clinical resource for other occupational therapists by providing advice and guidance regarding applicable disease and movement disorders.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Two (2) years' recent related neurology experience including one (1) year's related teaching experience and group facilitation and additional course work in research skills or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to applicable neurological disease.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a culturally safe and respectful manner, with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their circle of care.
• Knowledge of the standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners established by the college regulating occupational therapy.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate, motivate and coach staff and clients.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and materials.
• Demonstrated skills in the use of equipment and in techniques appropriate to the treatment of clients.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in groups, one-on-one, and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and support knowledge translation of findings.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.