Full-time Occupational Therapist

At Meridian Rehabilitation, you're more than just a therapist - you're a valued member of our supportive and collaborative team. Our work is fun, dynamic, and rewarding. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with individuals, guiding them through personalized therapy plans and watching them regain or build independence, improve their quality of life, and reach their full potential.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive Compensation: $97,000 to $120,000 plus signing bonus.
• Paid Vacation: Enjoy your time off while maintaining your income. Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation.
• RRSP/TFSA Matching Program: Up to $10,000 a year! Plan for your future with our annual matching contributions, helping you grow your savings.
• Statutory Holidays: Take 11 public holidays off and still get paid.
• Paid Sick and Discretionary Days: 5 paid sick days to focus on your health when you need to. After two years of employment, 3 of these days are 'discretionary days' and can be accrued for up to 9 extra discretionary/vacation days!
• Ongoing Professional Development: Use your annual $1,500 professional development fund to attend external workshops or courses of your choice.
• Paid Admin Time: Attend training, weekly mentorship sessions, and team meetings at your full wage.
• Extended Health Benefits Coverage: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision care.
• Mentorship and Coaching: We invest heavily in your development. Collaborate with teammates and attend internal mentorship programs all while still being paid your full wage.
• Other employee benefits: As an employee of Meridian, you will have access to Employment Insurance (EI), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and WorkSafe BC Insurance.

We have a unique employee model designed to support your personal and professional growth while also providing a flexible schedule. Unlike subcontracting positions, which pay a higher hourly rate but only compensate you for billable hours and do not pay you for stat holidays or vacation time, with our employee model, you have a starting wage of $50/hour with guaranteed full time hours plus the following:

All new employees have a 3-month salaried training period with guaranteed full hours. This allows therapists to engage in in house training programs while gradually building their caseloads.

Following the training period, therapists are guaranteed full time hours.

We pay our therapists on an hourly basis to allow for a flexible schedule, letting our therapists balance work with other life commitments and activities.

There are also many opportunities to develop both clinically and in leadership allowing for advancement within the company across your career with us. Meridian is an employee owned, multi disciplinary company that has been providing occupational therapy services for over twenty years with sites in Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, Kamloops, Vancouver and Galway, Ireland.

Position Summary

We are currently looking for Occupational Therapists to join our team in Kelowna and Kamloops. As a community private practice Occupational Therapist with Meridian Rehabilitation, you will work with clients to maximize their functional abilities and enhance their quality of life. We are currently looking for full time therapists interested in an adult caseload or a mix of adult with some LTC and peds. At Meridian we work with clients across a wide range of practice areas including neurorehabilitation, mental health, physical rehabilitation, ergonomics, return to work services, pediatrics, long term care, driving assessment and rehabilitation, and functional capacity evaluations.

New Graduates Welcome

We understand that starting your career as a new graduate can be both exciting and overwhelming. We offer a thorough three month training program to all new staff to ensure you are fully prepared and confident in your role. Following the training period, you will continue to have support from mentors and leaders as well as paid time to continue to develop your skills and thrive in community private practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify clients' current abilities and functional goals
• Develop individualized treatment plans that align with clients' goals and funder's parameters
• Implement therapeutic interventions in clinic, homes, and community, to improve physical, emotional, and cognitive functions
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• Maintain up to date documentation including reports required by our funders

Check out the interview with 4 of our OTs in the Opportunities section.

Are you thinking about applying but want a little bit more information about Meridian? Feel free to send an email to one our managers, Alisha Ford (OT), at to set up a casual phone call to discuss.

Also, for the right candidate we are happy to provide you with the opportunity to travel to meet the team on site and to get to know the area.

Our interviews are conducted over Zoom or in person if able.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level with a company that truly invests in you, apply today!

Requirements

• Master's Degree (required)
• Member of College of Health Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) or eligible for registration
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable vehicle for use during work hours