Occupational Therapist - North Shore

This Occupational Therapy position at Vancouver Coastal Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Vancouver Coastal Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $94k to $117k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $45 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in North Vancouver, British Columbia.

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Evidence-based Practice, Clinical Record Keeping, Client Empowerment, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide occupational therapy services within a patient-centered framework to help clients achieve optimal health outcomes. Perform evidence-based assessments, implement outcome-oriented services, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits package: Comprehensive health benefits package (MSP, extended health, dental), Municipal pension plan, Employer-paid training and leadership development, Wellness supports including counselling, Award-winning recognition programs, Access to exclusive discount offers. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.