Occupational Therapist Supervisor
- Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Support the interdisciplinary program/team in achieving program and resident/client goals.
- Supervise designated non-paramedical staff.
- Schedule and coordinate work assignments and establish priorities and problem solves.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, support clinical research and act as a representative on program committees as required.
- Be responsible for all clinical aspects of the assigned caseload as they relate to occupational therapy practice, utilizing recognized occupational therapy assessment and intervention approaches.
- Work collaboratively with members of the health care team, including residents and families, to set occupational performance goals, evaluate response to treatment and develop long term care plans.
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized program and two (2) years of recent and related experience.
- Current full registration 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 (CAOT).
- Broad knowledge of Occupational Therapy theory and practice within a resident and family centred model of care.
- Broad knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners.
- Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in resident care.
- Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice related to Long Term Care, gerontology and chronic disease management.
- Basic knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
- Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and empower residents to assume control over their health.
- Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and mentor staff.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with residents and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
- Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
- Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and use of applicable equipment and supplies.
- Demonstrated computer skills including ability to effectively use computerized resident care information system.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff