Assess chronic pain patients and build rehabilitation plans as an Occupational Therapist with Island Health’s inter-professional Pain Program. This temporary position follows an 0800-1542 schedule.

Reporting to the Manager, you will receive qualified and clinical support from the Manager, Pain Program. Working within chronic disease management, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You will also develop education sessions, connect patients with community resources, and establish self-management plans.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess patients and clients experiencing chronic pain
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Prepare patient education materials and sessions
- Refer patients to appropriate community resources




- Set up self-management and rehabilitation plans

Requirements:

- Graduate from a recognized Occupational Therapy university program
- Hold current practicing licensure in British Columbia
- Be eligible for Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists membership
- Bring two years of recent related chronic pain experience
- Communicate effectively and demonstrate sound judgment and empathy

Use occupational therapy, assessment, education, and rehabilitation expertise to support chronic pain care through Island Health’s Pain Program.

📌 Chronic Pain Occupational Therapist (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo