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 an Occupational Therapist to join the TIDES (Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment) team at Sechelt Hospital in Sechelt, BC. Apply today to join our team! 

ABOUT SECHELT, BC

Sechelt is located on the traditional territories of the shíshálh (Sechelt) Nation and is approximately 50 km northwest of Vancouver. It is accessible from the mainland by a 40-minute ferry trip between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, followed by a 25-minute drive along Highway 101, also know as the Sunshine Coast Highway. This charming seaside community is know for its natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor activities including sightseeing, boating, diving, camping, and mountain biking. There are also several municipal parks, plenty of eateries, locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries, and a golf course. Imagine a lifestyle where you are only a short walk or bike ride to work, you go home for lunch and you are home again in time for an activity or go for a hike AND watch the sunset - all before dinner. That is what Sechelt has to offer you!

ABOUT SECHELT HOSPITAL

Sechelt Hospital is an acute care, 46-bed facility located in Sechelt, British Columbia and serves over 30,000+ residents of the Lower Sunshine Coast. Sechelt Hospital provides a full range of services to the community, including Emergency care, Renal program-community dialysis units, Mental Health and Substance Use Services, surgical services, birthing for low-risk pregnancies and imaging services.

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will:

• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team responsible for achieving quality client-focused care through the implementation, organization, and delivery of occupational therapy services through the TIDES (Telehealth & Innovation Deployment, Education & Sustainment) program.
• Provide short-term transitional rehabilitation services to support patients/clients repatriating to, or remaining in, their home communities.
• Perform duties include identifying and assessing client’s occupational performance issues utilizing an evidence-based approach or intervention, planning and implementing a goal-directed care plan, evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan, and preparing and maintaining records.
• Work in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the VCH Regional Occupational Therapy Practice Team, and the Coastal Occupational Practice Coordinator.
• Travel to rural/remote communities within the VCH Coastal Community of Care to provide one-to-one assessments, care plans and higher risk interventions in person, with follow up via Telehealth for ongoing rehabilitation with the local TIDES Rehabilitation Assistant.
• Participate in departmental/program quality assurance initiatives, meetings, research, and education.

Education & Experience

• Degree in Occupational Therapy. Current full registration as an Occupational Therapist with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Three (3) year’s recent related experience in a rehabilitation setting working with clients with cognitive/perceptual deficits and with complex clients with multiple co-morbidities or chronic disease.
• Valid BC Driver’s License is required. Use of personal vehicle may be required for travel between sites for which mileage will be reimbursed in accordance with the current collective agreement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to neurology, orthopedics and/or chronic disease management.
• Broad Knowledge in cultural competency.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated knowledge of program development and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate, direct, and monitor complex patient care via Telehealth.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and clients both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team, working collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and to use Telehealth to provide for ongoing rehabilitation services.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.