Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist- Lifemark Nordel Way

Surrey, BC

Location: 12080 Nordel Way #209, Surrey, BC V3W 1P6

Status: Part time

As one of Canada's largest health care and rehabilitation companies, Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through a holistic approach to collaborative care. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking a Full-Time Occupational Therapist for our Occupational Rehabilitation Program who shares this same philosophy.

If you are a self-directed clinician who thrives working with a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative interdisciplinary team and are passionate about helping clients get back to meaningful and productive activity, you belong here!

Your Day-to-Day

• Assessing client's physical and/or cognitive functioning within the clinic setting. Common assessments include: job demands analyses, functional capacity evaluations, cognitive abilities evaluations, ergonomic, attendant care, and pre-employment assessments
• Creating and implementing individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoning
• Educating clients on topics such as safe body mechanics, cognitive behavioral strategies, and functional tolerance activities
• Supporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations)
• Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely manner
• Participating in case conferences and case management
• Collaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinic
• Supervising Occupational Therapy students (as preferred)
• Networking with all stakeholders to promote Lifemark OT programs
• Managing caseload in a fast-paced environment

What You Bring to the Team:

• Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational Therapists
• Previous experience treating clients with physical, neurological, and/or mental health conditions
• Ability to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the team
• Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development
• Previous experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WSIB referrals is a strong asset
• Experience supporting occupational rehabilitation is a strong asset. New grads are welcome to apply.
• A valid driver's license and have access to a reliable vehicle

Why Lifemark:

We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!

We go the extra kilometer by offering our employees:

• Competitive salary with benefits package
• Annual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunities
• 30% discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
• Specialty physiotherapy-based services such as pelvic health, vestibular, concussion, and cancer rehab
• Virtual Care platform and E-charting software
• Pathways for clinical leadership
• National Partner of Special Olympics Canada
• GoodLife Fitness discount

Interested in learning more? Visit our website www.lifemark.ca for more information.

We have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients and employees with PPE provided, the spacing of patients, screening, and more. Extensive safety protocols and procedures have been put into place and are mandatory.

Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.