Occupational Therapist - Pain and Medication Management Program
Location: Lifemark Physiotherapy Keefer Place, 181 Keefer Pl , Vancouver, BC V6B 6C1
Status: Full-Time
If you are looking for an awesome clinic with great people and a culture that keeps you engaged and energized, then look no further than Lifemark. 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 who shares this same philosophy. The Occupational Therapist will join our dynamic, longstanding pain and medication management team. Our Multidisciplinary clinic is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, one block from Rogers arena and just a few steps away from Stadium Skytrain station
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
• Provide individual and group education to clients struggling with persistent pain issues
• 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
• Previous experience supporting pain and medication management program is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional development
• Previous experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WSIB referrals is a strong asset
• Experience working with clients struggling with complex pain issue is an asset.
• 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 Extensive benefits package
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Internal Training opportunities
• Vacation & 5 Wellness Days
• 30% Discount at Shoppers Drug Mart
• Eligibility to join Loblaw Employee Share Ownership Program
• Growth opportunities & Pathways for Clinical Leadership
• GoodLife Fitness discount
Interested in learning more? Visit our website for more information.
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.