SMART Rehabilitation provides multidisciplinary community rehabilitation services in and around the Kamloops region. Our team works in a variety of settings; including long term care, in client's homes, in the community and in clinic.

We are looking for a _client-focused_ and _solutions-oriented _ Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a part time or full time position. This team member will be working in complex care and case-management including home assessments, equipment prescription, home support recommendations, cognitive rehabilitation, return to work planning and mental health supports. It also includes working in seniors care with mobility assessments, equipment prescriptions, wounds management and more. There will be an opportunity to move into additional areas of practice including but not limited to: Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, PTSD and Mental Health.

In addition to our attractive base salary which starts at $120,000 for a full time OT, our compensation model offers comprehensive benefits not often seen in private-practice. Recent grads are welcome to apply.

Occupational Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

Assess patient home, mobility, daily function and workplace

Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment plans and services

Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of the patient

Liaise with other treating medical and rehabilitation practitioners

Develop plans for patients with ongoing pain and chronic conditions

Recommend and educate patients on medical and adaptive equipment

Record patient activities, progress, and improvement

Maintain clinical records of all patient care; fill and document for insurance billing

Educate patient, patient's family, and patient employer (if needed) on special equipment, care, and/or needs

Develop a discharge plan and make referrals for additional resources

Assist and train other professional staff as needed

Occupational Therapist Requirements and Qualification

Master's degree in occupational therapy or equivalent

Applicants must be eligible to register with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC

Must have a valid driver's license, and a reliable vehicle.

Preference is given to those with past experience working in private practice multi-
disciplinary setting or long term care setting.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

Adaptable, flexible, and able to make quick decisions when plans change

Creative and innovative thinker and planner

Encouraging to patients and staff; able to mentor and lead

Benefits:

Signing / Relocation bonus

Extended health care

Vision care

Vacation & paid time off

Dental care

Casual dress

Flexible working hours

Work from home opportunities

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Life insurance

Job Type: Part time or Full time & Permanent

To apply please forward cover letter and CV to

SMART Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodation for job applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the British Columbia Accessibility Act. If you are an individual with a disability and you need accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us via email or phone 1-

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $120,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Additional pay:
Retention bonus
Signing bonus
Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision care
Wellness program
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Do you have a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy?
Are you eligible to work in Canada?
Are you residing in BC or able to move to BC?

Experience:
occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
College of Occupational Therapists of BC registration (required)

Work Location: In person