Occupational Therapist

Guaranteed full time hours! New grads welcome!

Meridian Rehab is a multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Counsellors, Kinesiologists, and Vocational Consultants helping clients of all ages and abilities maximize their functional potential. Our work is fun, dynamic, and rewarding. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with individuals, guiding them through personalized therapy programs. Check out our Careers page at meridianrehabilitation.ca to see our introductory video!

We are currently seeking full time Occupational Therapist to join our Penticton and Vernon teams, with the opportunity to work with an adult caseload, or a combination of adult and pediatric clients, depending on your interest areas. At Meridian we work with clients across a wide range of practice areas including neurorehabilitation, mental health, physical rehabilitation, ergonomics, return to work services, functional capacity evaluations, and pediatric services. We work with our OTs to focus their caseloads on their areas of interest.

Why Join Our Team?

We have a unique employee model designed to support your personal and professional growth while also providing a flexible schedule. Unlike a subcontracting model, our employee model offers a comprehensive compensation package that goes well beyond the base pay of $50/hour, providing greater financial stability, predictability, and support for a sustainable career:

• Competitive Compensation: starting wage of $50 - $60/hour, 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 with pay.
• 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.

· 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 OTs 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, and Vancouver. We have more recently expanded into Galway, Ireland and Queensland, Australia! We offer exciting opportunities to work abroad in these new locations!

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

Want to learn more before applying?

· Please visit our website at https://meridianrehabilitation.ca

· 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 [email protected] 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!

· Expected start date: As soon as possible

· Job type: Full-time, Permanent

· Work hours: Monday to Friday (flexible hours)

· Pay: Starting at$50 to $60 per hour (plus the perks that come with being an employee listed above including paid vacation time and stat holidays)

· Vacation: Paid two weeks with increases at 3, 5 and 10 years. Unpaid vacation time is available as part of our flexible hours model

· Bonuses: We offer competitive signing bonuses and moving allowances to help with the transition to our team.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program
• Casual dress

Requirements:

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