Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program - (237673)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0800-1542

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$45.15 - $56.17

Paid FTE

0.71

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

50.40

Planned Start Date

Feb. 2 2027

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 2 2028

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

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 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-qualified 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.

Would like to orientate in January if possible

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📌 Occupational Therapist, Regional Pain Program (Nanaimo)
🏢 Vancouver Island Health Authority
📍 Nanaimo