Occupational Therapist

Overview

Re: Function Health Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team of professionals in the Lower Mainland in a part-time or full-time contractor capacity.

Start Date: ASAP

We have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our Lower Mainland group in either a full-time or part-time contractor capacity. For the current employment opportunity, we require candidates to have at least one year of experience providing return-to-work rehabilitation services or other job site experiences (job demands analyses, ergonomic analyses, return-to-work organization with employers at the job site). Experience in community-based therapy or functional capacity evaluations is also an asset.

• Conduct functional assessments (physical and cognitive) in the Lower Mainland.
• Develop a graded work simulation program.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and monitor graduated return-to-work plans.
• Perform job site visits.
• Assist with job coaching.
• Provide timely written and/or verbal communication of assessment findings and treatment outcomes.
• Provide ongoing individualized education to clients, with a focus on a timely and safe return to work.

• For the current employment opportunity, we request candidates to have 12 months of experience as an Occupational Therapist with 6 months of experience with return-to-work rehabilitation services, functional assessments, or other job site experiences (job demands analyses, ergonomic analyses, return to work organization with employers at the job site). Training and mentorship are available for candidates who do not quite meet the requirements.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Possess malpractice insurance of at least $5 million per occurrence.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently.
• Have excellent clinical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to various job sites around the Lower Mainland.

Re:
Function Health Group is an established firm with 5 clinics in the Lower Mainland, 2 clinics on Vancouver Island, and 1 clinic in the Okanagan. We provide functional capacity evaluations, cognitive capacity evaluations, vocational consulting (return to work planning, ergonomics, and job demands analyses), occupational rehabilitation, and community health services (PT, OT, Counselling) to employers, WSBC, ICBC, LTD carriers, the provincial Work BC network, lawyers, and the public.

Our company continues to grow to meet the demand for our services as we are fortunate to have long-term contracts and relationships with key fee payers in the province.

Our clinicians enjoy flexible work hours and healthy remuneration. We have an established mentoring program and provide research assistance as any clinical case requires. Our practice group is successful given our evidenced-based methodology, collegial process, and enjoyable social milieu. Our staff retention is high, with many experienced clinicians available to help you develop professional skills, expertise, and innovative practice.

We are a dynamic group of like-minded clinicians, namely Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Kinesiologists, Psychologists, and Physicians. Our values include Care (therapeutic alliances with our clients), Clarity (objective evidence-based functional measures), and Collaboration (teamwork). We believe we are better together, as done well, teamwork is less about work and more about positive trajectory. You will have ample opportunity to mix with clinicians from a variety of…