Occupational Therapist

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's home, and/or their community. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

The OT provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers. The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of OT's of N.S.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
  • Must be licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
  • Two years relevant experience required
  • Maintain current certification in CPR
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  • Counselling skills required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment
  • Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
  • Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset
  • Self-directed in practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Casual Relief position
Compensation and Incentives

$ $42.89 Hourly

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