Kitsumkalum Primary Health Care Services
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
Flexible opportunity (0.4FTE – 1.0 FTE)
Location: Kitsumkalum, BC
Reports to: Health Director
Salary:$119 000.00 (Based on 1.0 FTE)
JOB SUMMARY: Occupational Therapist
Kitsumkalum Health Centre is committed to providing quality, culturally safe, and accessible health services that honour the traditions, values, and wellness of our people. As part of our efforts to enhance healthcare delivery, in partnership with BC Ministry of Health, Northern Health Authority, and Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice, we are seeking motivated, innovative, and flexible individuals to support the development of integrated, team-based primary care services, in partnership with our community, leadership and Nation.
The Kitsumkalum healthcare team provides a culturally-safe comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing through a continuum of care that includes, but is not limited to community-grounded Traditional Wellness practitioner, doctor and/or a nurse practitioner, kinesiologist, dietician and physical/occupational therapists. The team-based approach ensures a continuum of care model that provides immediate and ongoing access to diverse services that meet the unique needs identified by the client and their care team and brings these services closer to home.
POSITION SUMMARY:
In accordance with established vision and values of the Kitsumkalum Health Services and the Coast Mountain Primary Care Network (PCN), the position is responsible for providing occupational therapy services to individuals, families and groups as an integral member of the Kitsumkalum Health Care Team. The individual is responsible to ensure that care is provided within the context of cultural safety and meets the professional practice standards as outlined by College of Health and Care Professionals of BC.
Reporting to Health Director or designate, the occupational therapist assists participants to achieve effective outcomes through the development of activity, occupational and lifestyle goals. Additionally, the position takes a quality assurance/improvement lens in providing subject matter expertise, support and input into overall health program planning, development and evaluation.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adheres to principles of Trauma Informed Practices, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Belonging (EDIB) and Cultural Safety, as well as Kitsumkalum’s personnel policy, throughout all aspects of patient/client engagement
- Provides occupational therapy assessments, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription and education of patients and/or their caregivers to promote functional independence and enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes
- Coordinates and implements best practices of individualized occupational therapy in collaboration with individual, family, and the healthcare team, in accordance with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC
- Assesses, coaches and builds patients’ abilities by demonstrating appropriate skills and activities within the context of the individual’s goal setting and the team-based care plan
- Maintains clinical records, creates reports and documents related to all aspects of clinical care
- Coordinates with the Kitsumkalum Community Health team to support integrated client care
- Uses clinical skills, expertise and judgement in all aspects of client care
- Consults with health professionals, internally and externally, to support health promotion, disease prevention and overall health management
- Effectively manages time, resources and multiple priorities to support service delivery
- Maintains appropriate documentation in the health record per organizational standards and practices as required
- Maintains workload records and metrics as required
- Shares the responsibility for the orientation of new personnel and acts as a role model
- Performs other related duties as required
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registrant of the College of Health and Care Professionals of British Columbia (CHCPBC), in good standing
- One year of previous clinical experience in a health care facility or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience
- Knowledge of the Tsimshian language and culture is an asset
- Current valid B.C. driver’s license, reliable transportation and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract
- Current criminal records check including vulnerable sector is required
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strict adherence to principles of Reconciliation, Trauma Informed Practices, Cultural Safety and EDIB
- Knowledge of primary care services, resources and pathways within the Terrace area an asset
- Ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate, therapeutic interventions
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate safe client activity programs
- Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication with patients, families, the public and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively
- Data analysis skills including appropriate use of data analysis and reporting tools
- Ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities as well as manage time and resources
- Creative planning for change and innovation, willingness to adapt to changing program priorities and requirements, and participates in professional development of self and others
- Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of care
- Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Electronic Medical Records and Office-based programs
- Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
WHY JOIN US?
- Opportunity to contribute to a ground-breaking, culturally safe, and community-driven healthcare model
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
- Be a part of a meaningful initiative to improve the health and well-being of Kitsumkalum members
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
If you have any questions or wish to express your interest in any of the positions, please submit your resume to:
Raina Trappl, Coast Mountain PCN Manager
cmpcncoordinator@pnwdivisionbc.ca
Please state position title in the subject line of your email.
We encourage all interested candidates to apply, preference will be given to Qualified Kitsumkalum and Indigenous Individuals.