Occupational Therapist | Acute

Shuswap Lake General Hospital (SLGH), located in Salmon Arm, B.C., has an immediate relief part-time (0.90 FTE) Occupational Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until January 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

What We Offer:

• Financial moving support for eligible positions.
• Strong employee benefit package.
• Defined Pension Plan.
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate, and thrive in your new role.
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave.
• Development resources for leadership skills.
• Focus on Diversity and inclusion.
• Focus on safety and employee wellness.
• Time is best spent in the service of clients.

Days of work are rotating; shift times are 08:00 to 16:00 hours.

Joining us at SLGH, you’ll play a crucial part in providing assessment, treatment planning and implementation, program planning, consultation, equipment prescription, and education to residents/patients and/or their caregivers. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, an Occupational Therapist makes a substantial contribution to promote functional independence and enable residents/patients to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes.

SLGH is a Level 2 Community Hospital in the Thompson Cariboo Shuswap health service area. Located in Salmon Arm, between Kamloops and Revelstoke, the hospital offers services including surgical, inpatient, obstetrics, and 24-hour emergency.

About this location: Situated in a lush valley on the shores of beautiful Shuswap Lake, the city of Salmon Arm is a popular year-round vacation destination thanks to its wide variety of cultural, seasonal, and outdoor recreation opportunities. From hiking to boating, to the annual Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, there is no shortage of opportunities for building a healthy lifestyle in this family-friendly community.