Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager with professional and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program, and working without general supervision within an inter-professional, chronic disease management framework, the Occupational Therapist-Pain Program, with the Pain Program inter-disciplinary team, assesses, plans, implements plans and evaluates plans for patients/clients with chronic pain. Responsible for planning and implementing patient education materials and sessions, referral to community resources, and setting up ongoing self-management and rehabilitation plans for patients/clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized university program in Occupational Therapy. Current licensure in a practicing category with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC as an Occupational Therapist. Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). Two (2) years' recent, related experience in tertiary level care chronic pain management/rehabilitation or an combination of education, training and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Prioritize, organize and problem-solve.
- Observe and assess clients/patients
- Excellent inter-professional team and group leadership skills.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, tact and empathy.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Work with others collaboratively.
- Foster good public relations.
- Physically and emotionally able to carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3954.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist at Island Health will assess patients with chronic pain and build self-management and rehabilitation plans. The role also involves creating education materials, running education sessions and referring patients to community resources.
Requirements
Candidates need an Occupational Therapy degree from a recognized university program and current BC licensure with the College of Health and Care Professionals. They also need two years of recent experience in tertiary chronic pain management or rehabilitation, plus strong teamwork and communication skills.
Skills
- Chronic pain assessment
- Patient education
- Self-management planning
- Rehabilitation planning
- Inter-professional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Clinical observation
- Clinical judgment
- Empathy
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Time prioritization
- Community resource referral
- Computerized systems
- Outcome evaluation
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- Occupational Therapist
- occupational therapy
- chronic pain
- pain management
- pain rehabilitation
- self-management
- patient education
- inter-professional team
- tertiary care
- rehabilitation
- patient assessment
- community referral
- Island Health
- BC licensure
- CAOT
- healthcare
- per diem
- clinical
Seniority
Mid level
Tools
- Computerized systems
Fields of study
- Occupational Therapy