Occupational Therapist | Quick Response Team

Position Summary

We are hiring for a permanent part‑time 0.70 fte Occupational Therapist for the Quick Response Team in Vernon. This role focuses on supporting the emergency department and our most frail clients with remaining at home and appropriate discharge planning. This is a very independent role that closely collaborates with the wider rehabilitation team including Physiotherapy, Rehab Assistants, Social Work and Nursing. This position requires a valid BC drivers license and a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $10,500 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance. Apply today!

Thursday, Friday, alternating Wednesdays and alternating weekends

08:00 to 15:42

• Competitive pay with recognition of previous experience
• Employer‑paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan
• Relocation assistance for eligible positions
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Education and career development opportunities
• Mentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionals
• Employee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discounts

The Occupational Therapist works independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, and may be providing a full range of occupational therapy services across inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community settings.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Implement therapy programs to promote functional independence and optimal health outcomes.
• Provide consultation, education, and support to clients and their caregivers.
• Prescribe and recommend appropriate equipment to enhance daily living.
• Participate in program planning, quality assurance initiatives, research, and departmental meetings.
• Offer guidance and work direction to rehabilitation assistants regarding transfer of function.

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.

The thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.

• Graduation from a recognised occupational therapy program.
• Full practising licensee 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 Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle suitable for work purposes.