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Occupational Therapist

2 months ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As an Occupational Therapist, you will work with inpatient units to provide occupational therapy services as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan and consistent with the principles of recovery.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University and eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT). The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation, demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments, and the ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community-based services/agencies. They will also have demonstrated use of innovative problem-solving and application of evidence-based practice to patient services. Competencies in other languages are an asset, with French being preferred.

Responsibilities
  • Provide occupational therapy services to inpatients as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote occupational performance
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care
  • Conduct functional assessments to identify client needs and goals
  • Develop and provide group and individual psychoeducation to promote client understanding and participation
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited University
  • Eligible for membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT)
  • Registered member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
  • Experience in developing and providing group and individual psychoeducation
  • Demonstrated skills in completing functional assessments
  • Demonstrated ability to build client capacity to promote occupational performance
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, with a multidisciplinary team as well as with both hospital and community-based services/agencies
  • Demonstrated use of innovative problem-solving and application of evidence-based practice to patient services
  • Competencies in other languages are an asset, with French being preferred
What We Offer
  • A competitive hourly rate of $42.89
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan
  • The opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care to patients
  • The chance to develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote occupational performance