Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist - Transitional Pain Clinic at Vancouver Coastal Health

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.17/Hr. - CAD $54.96/Hr.

Come work as an Occupational Therapist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Assistance may be available. Apply today to speak to a Talent Acquisition Advisor!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join the Transitional Pain Clinic team at Vancouver General Hospital working as a Clinical Specialist. Apply today to join our team!

As an Occupational Therapist with VCH you will

• Specialize in acute and chronic pain management following integrated behavioural change methods of care from an occupational therapy perspective.
• Provide formal clinical and technical consultation and advisory services for health care providers in hospitals and the community on a national and international level.
• Review literature.
• Analyse trends and recommend changes to modify/change current clinical practices.
• Provide occupational therapy evidence-based assessment and treatment.
• Act as a clinical resource to students and staff.
• Initiate and participate in research and quality improvement activities.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Current full registration as an Occupational Therapists in the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT).
• Five (5) years' recent, related experience providing interventions and education related to complex pain management and integrated behavioral approaches that target occupational participation, including one (1) year's experience mentoring and coaching others to build competencies in complex pain management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Credentialling through the Canadian Academy of Pain Management or greater standard (successful completion of Pain Certificate from University of Alberta or McGill University) required.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to acute and persistent pain conditions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.
• Broad knowledge of occupational therapy clinical practice within a client and family centred model of care related to treatment and care of patients with complex pain conditions.
• Broad knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of established provincial standards of practice guidelines for clinical practitioners.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the pathophysiology of pain.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use relevant frames of reference in practice such as Pain Neuromatrix (approach to rehab), biomechanical, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), rehabilitative, MI (motivational interviewing), and ACT (acceptance commitment therapy).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the CHCPBC standards of practice and guidelines for occupational therapists.
• General of knowledge Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and strengths-based care.
• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safety care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice related to designated clinical area(s).
• Demonstrated knowledge of occupational therapy standardized tests and measures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Documented involvement as a research investigator and/or published researcher.
• Demonstrated ability to develop education programs and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and empower clients to assume control over their health.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others in a complex health care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize when referral to another health care professional is required.
• Demonstrated skill in Occupational Therapy techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system and literacy with word processing, spreadsheet and database skills.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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