OCCT-Occupational Therapist - RTW
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Occupational TherapistJob Description
(Salary range: $100k-$132k, variable pay models available including a Fee for Service)
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Develop your potential. Make a difference.
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of Canadians? At Lifemark, your work makes a real difference—expanding access to care and creating lasting impact in the communities you serve.
About Lifemark Physiotherapy Kamloops, located in Kamloops, BC.The clinical team at our Kamloops clinic are passionate about enriching the health of their clients through a holistic approach, as the Occupational Therapist you will create tailored rehabilitation plans, recommendjobor home modifications, andassistwith return-to-work planning.
Also addressing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges and support skill-building and environmental adaptation to improve their independence and quality of life.
Kamloops is a vibrant city in south-central British Columbia, situated at the confluence of the North and South Thompson rivers and serves as a major economic, cultural, and outdoor recreation hub in the BC Interior.
Diversity and Inclusion matter here and we’re building teams that reflect the communities we serve and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
We welcome applications from New Grads and Internationally Educated OTs.
Your impactYou willfacilitate a safe, timely, and sustainable return to work for employees after injury, illness, or disability by analyzing the intersection of the worker's functional abilities and the job's demands. In this role, you will:
- Evaluate the worker's physical, cognitive, and psychological functions, as well as job demands and workplace environment
- Develop tailored plans to help workers return to their pre-injury roles or alternative work.
- Design personalised programs to enhance job readiness, promote physical health and increase the chances of long-term employment success
- Perform clinical evaluations,provide exercises, functional tasks, and cognitive strategies (e.g., pacing, energy conservation) to address injury-related deficits.
- Teach techniques like mindfulness, relaxation, and sleep hygiene to manage pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
- Provide education to theclientand employer about the recovery process, the benefits of staying connected to work, and their roles in the plan.
- Provide tailored support through work simulation activities and work conditioning programs
- Record assessment and treatment interventions in the client's chart
- Excel in a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team environment
- Exhibit sound professional judgment
As one of the largest networks of OTs in the nation, you will work within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality, client-centred care across multiple clinics or specific clinics and community settings. Key skills and qualifications include:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy standards, modalities and scope of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Registered and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia.
- 1-3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
- Newly Licensed Graduates are accepted.
- Valid Driver's License and reliable vehicle, a plus.
- Clinical experience is an asset in areas such as return to work/brain injury/neurological rehabilitation, mental health, musculoskeletal/orthopedic injury, and home safety ergonomics.
- Passion for your profession and commitment to ongoing professional development
- Superior interpersonal…
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