Does insurance cover pediatric occupational therapy in BC?

Many insurance plans cover occupational therapy and physical therapy services but there may be certain conditions or limitations to coverage. It is very important that you know what your plan will cover before your child begins therapy. Call your insurance company to find out what your plan will cover.

What does an occupational therapist help with?

Occupational therapists (OTs) practice an area of health care that helps people of all ages who have physical, sensory, or cognitive problems. OT can help them regain independence in all areas of their lives. Occupational therapists help with barriers that affect a person's emotional, social, and physical needs.

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Community Occupational Therapist - New Graduate Mentorship Program

Abbotsford, BC Full Time, Contract73 - 96 / HOUR

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Swift Health is a network of allied health professionals that leverage technology to provide a higher quality of service.

Our practice is built on our reputation for building trusted relationships with our clients. Our highly skilled and experienced health professionals provide assessments and treatments to assist clients overcome disability, fatigue, pain and improve activities of daily living.

Recently graduated or are about to graduate?

Highlights

1 Year – OT Mentorship Program
Education Reimbursements
Relocation Reimbursements
Signing Bonus
Performance Bonuses
Paid Training
Work with children and adults
Registered Autism Service Provider (RASP) supervision available

Sound interesting? Read on!

Benefits

Why join us?

What is the hype around Swift Health?

01.

Modern Team

Our modern team currently consists of the following disciplines - occupational therapy, kinesiology, speech-language pathology, clinical counselling, and software development.

02.

Mentorship & Support

We have a best-in-class, 1 year OT mentorship program for those interested. Learn from an experienced OT!

03.

Choose Your Own Hours

04.

Work From Home (Optional)

Work from a clinic, at home or a hybrid system that works for you.

05.

Tech Company

We are also a tech company with our own software development team dedicated to making tools for OTs.

06.

Highest Pay

By leveraging technology and lowering overhead -- we pay the most! Read more about pay below.

07.

Cross-domain exposure

Work with various demographics and therapists to continue learning!

08.

Webinars & Workshops

Learn new skills! We offer monthly scheduled webinars and workshops.

09.

Education Allowance

Yearly educational allowance, this is different than the monthly webinars and workshops.

10.

Clinical Support

Daily file discussions with OT team leaders. This is in addition to mentorship.

11.

Relocation Allowance

We help you get to your new home.

12.

Coffee & Meals Allowance

13.

Fun Meetups and events

We host regular (optional) team events. Come out, grab a bite to eat, play some games and hang out with your coworkers.

14.

Paid training for employees

15.

Work with a range of clients

Mental health, brain injury, and physical injury. Along with adults, we also work with seniors and offer pediatric services.

16.

Become a mentor

Experienced OT's can supervise and be paid for sharing their knowledge.

Responsibilities

Return to work planning & coordination
Visits to job site, home and hospital as needed
Ergonomic assessments
Hospital discharge coordination
Case management

Requirements

A university degree in Occupational Therapy
Eligible to register with College of Occupational Therapists of BC
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for use throughout the Lower Mainland
Comfortable using a paperless cloud based solution for all work

Ideal Candidate

Polite and assertive communication skills
Enjoy flexible caseloads and setting your own schedule
Strong critical thinking skills

Bonus Points

Can speak a second language
Experience working in the community

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Please email a cover letter and resume to

careers@swifthealth.ca