SMART Rehabilitation provides multidisciplinary community rehabilitation services in and around the Kamloops region. Our team works in a variety of settings; including long term care, in client’s homes, in the community and in clinic.

We are looking for a client-focused and solutions-oriented Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. This is a part time or full time position. This team member will be working in complex care and case-management including home assessments, equipment prescription, home support recommendations, cognitive rehabilitation, return to work planning and mental health supports. It also includes working in seniors care with mobility assessments, equipment prescriptions, wounds management and more.

There will be an opportunity to move into additional areas of practice including but not limited to: Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomic Assessments, PTSD and Mental Health.

In addition to our attractive base salary which starts at $120,000 for a full time OT, our compensation model offers comprehensive benefits not often seen in private-practice. Recent grads are welcome to apply.

Job Type: Part time or Full time & Permanent

•  Assess patient home, mobility, daily function and workplace

•  Develop and implement occupational therapy treatment plans and services

•  Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of the patient

•  Liaise with other treating medical and rehabilitation practitioners

•  Develop plans for patients with ongoing pain and chronic conditions

•  Recommend and educate patients on medical and adaptive equipment

•  Record patient activities, progress, and improvement

•  Maintain clinical records of all patient care; fill and document for insurance billing

•  Educate patient, patient’s family, and patient employer (if needed) on special equipment, care, and/or needs

•  Develop a discharge plan and make referrals for additional resources

•  Assist and train other professional staff as needed

•  Master’s degree in occupational therapy or equivalent

•  Applicants must be eligible to register with the College of Occupational Therapists of BC

•  Must have a valid driver’s license, and a reliable vehicle

•  Preference is given to those with past experience working in private practice multi-disciplinary setting or long term care setting

•  Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)

•  Adaptable, flexible, and able to make quick decisions when plans change

•  Creative and innovative thinker and planner

•  Encouraging to patients and staff; able to mentor and lead

•  Signing / Relocation bonus

•  Extended health care

•  Vision care

•  Vacation & paid time off

•  Dental care

•  Casual dress

•  Flexible working hours

•  Work from home opportunities

•  Wellness programs

•  Education reimbursement

•  Life insurance