Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $50.52
- $62.85 / hour Job Summary We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Clinical Educator Occupational Therapist to join our Rehabilitation team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.
Four weeks of vacation to start ~ Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan ~We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an setting of Respect, Caring and Trust. In accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC standards of practice, Fraser Health's vision, mission and values, the occupational therapy acute care standard, and working collaboratively and in partnership with the Clinical Practice Leader and the interprofessional care team in the provision of patient and family centered care, the Clinical Educator provides education, orientation and training to the Occupational Therapy staff and assistants within various acute care units such as acute care, intensive care units and neurological rehabilitation. The Clinical Educator acts as a clinical resource, provides educational support, plans, implements and evaluates educational activities and programs, and assists with the development and implementation of occupational therapy competencies specific to acute care, intensive care and neurology. The Clinical Educator will collaborate with other healthcare providers regarding related clinical education and gather information for ongoing quality improvement and review. This role also carries a clinical caseload providing assessment, occupational therapy intervention and patient consultation. Determines education priorities that meets the needs of Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants; Develops,



plans and revises educational and orientation activities and programs based on latest research and evidence based practice for occupational therapy rehabilitation treatments, equipment modalities, literature and resources, and education theory. Delivers learner-centered education to staff/students through methods such as teaching, role modeling, demonstrating, mentoring, coaching, facilitating groups, providing lectures, and conducting formal presentations. Serves as an occupational therapy clinical resource for complex or challenging clients or situations and supports complex referrals/discharges such as mobility challenges and use of equipment; develops and maintains related reference manuals, policies, and provides clinical advice to staff/students. Participates in activities related to quality improvement and safety, risk management, and service goals/objectives by methods such as evaluating effect of changes in practice, researching new equipment, and generating related recommendations. Participates in approved occupational therapy and interprofessional research, special projects, and committees including practice councils and clinical decision support tool development. Maintains a variety of records, enters data, documents information, notes patient progress/changes to treatment plans, records test/treatment results, and completes statistics on workload activities.



Establishes a therapeutic relationship with clients and participates in interprofessional care planning for patients as appropriate. Education, Training and Experience Current full registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Three (3) years of recent related occupational therapy experience in acute care, intensive care and neurological rehabilitation, including one (1) year in a teaching/leadership role, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Clinical proficiency/expertise in occupational therapy standards and practice within a patient and family centered model of care. Knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests, measures, use of equipment and related techniques. Knowledge of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia standards of practice and practice guidelines for clinical practitioner. Ability to provide direction and support to Occupational Therapists and support personnel with complex discharge planning needs. Advanced knowledge in the area of Neurology. Ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders in preparing training and programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to carry a clinical caseload including ability to provide effective and respectful consultation and communication to patients, caregivers, rehabilitation assistants and other health care professionals. Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations

📌 Clinical Educator, Occupational Therapy (Surrey)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Surrey