Occupational Therapist - Community Based in the East Kootenay's

Occupational Therapist - East Kootenay (Golden, Invermere, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood)

This is a part time Independent Contractor opportunity

Hourly Rate : $70.00 - $75.00 per hour

This valued Occupational Therapist will have an opportunity to practice within a large scope through collaboration and teamwork, responsible for evaluating and supporting the clients in a holistic manner to achieve optimal quality of life. Day to day activities vary from serving clients in the community, in clinic, networking and collaborating within the larger health care community and with the funder, completing reports, and solving problems/overcoming barriers to achieving the Care Goals.

We are seeking a self-starter that is able and excited to work within urban and rural areas and has a proven ability to deliver excellence in outcomes and relationship building. This opportunity is well suited to candidates that can work independently at times, but also see the value in collaborating with many other professionals and teams to achieve the optimal outcome for the client.

Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day

Work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client outcomes

Provide assessment and treatment to a wide variety of clients with varying needs, including those with complex needs 

Provide impartial home, safety/attendant care assessments, ergonomic assessments, driving assessments, adaptive equipment assessments, client education, and clinic-based assessment/treatment 

Coordinate the care with the client, family, CBI Care Team, funder and involved health care providers

Work closely with the team and other resources to develop new programs to meet identified client needs

Network with internal and external stakeholders to promote new and existing programs

Perform regular, timely charting, reporting and communication

Record workload measurement data

Attend staff meetings and case conference meetings, as required

Provide professional services to other CBI facilities or departments, as required

Here’s what you’ll need to be successful

You are a graduate of a recognized School of Occupational Therapy

You are a registered member in good standing with College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC)

You are passionate about your profession and committed to ongoing professional development

Hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with a willingness to travel to rural site

New Graduates are welcome to apply

What CBI Health can offer to you

The opportunity to build your business as an Independent Contractor with referrals from our team

Competitive compensation

Excellent administrative support, so you can focus on your clients

Flexible hours, which allow work-life balance and focus on quality of life

About Us

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

CBI Health is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.

We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.