Occupational Therapist - Lifemark Harvey Ave

Location: 1634 Harvey Ave , Kelowna, BC V1Y 6G2

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Status: Permanent Full Time

If you are looking for an awesome clinic with great people and a culture that keeps you engaged and energized, then look no further than Lifemark. As one of Canada's largest health care and rehabilitation companies, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through a holistic approach to collaborative care. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist who shares this same philosophy. This position will support OR2, LTD, OT Services and ASTD program.

Your Day-to-Day

• Assessing client's physical and/or cognitive functioning within the clinic setting. Common assessments include: job demands analyses, functional capacity evaluations, cognitive abilities evaluations, ergonomic, attendant care, and pre-employment assessments
• Creating and implementing individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoning
• Educating clients on topics such as safe body mechanics, cognitive behavioral strategies, and functional tolerance activities
• Supporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations)
• Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Participating in case conferences and case management
• Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic
• Supervising Occupational Therapy students (as preferred)
• Networking with all stakeholders to promote Lifemark OT programs
• Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment

What You Bring to the Team:

• Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists
• Previous experience treating clients with physical, neurological, and/or mental health conditions
• Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team
• A minimum of 2 years experience as an OT is preferred. New grads and entry level therapists are welcome to apply.
• Previous experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WSIB referrals is a strong asset
• Experience supporting occupational rehabilitation is a strong asset
• A valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle

Why Lifemark:

We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!
We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees:

• Competitive salary with Extensive benefits package
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Internal Training opportunities
• Vacation & 5 Wellness Days
• 30% Discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
• Eligibility to join Loblaw Employee Share Ownership Program
• Growth opportunities & Pathways for Clinical Leadership
• GoodLife Fitness discount

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.

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