Occupational Therapist, School Therapy Service

7 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
Occupational Therapist, School Therapy Service

Req ID: 199671
Department/Program: Occupational Therapy, Children's Medical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Start Date: ASAP
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $36.5798 - $49.0035/hour
Closing Date: 1 April 2025 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults, and families each year across the Atlantic region. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families, and communities.

Promoting an anti-racist environment and calling out discrimination is important to us. We are located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq people. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Managers of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist works as part of an interdisciplinary team providing Occupational Therapy services to school-aged children within Halifax Regional Municipality/Central Zone. The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up/evaluation as appropriate. This may be on a direct, consultative, or monitoring basis. The Therapist liaises with clients and families, team members, IWK providers, and school staff, to ensure continuity of care. The Therapist also participates in program planning and evaluation of the School Therapy Service. The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively and consultatively with identified schools, which will require local and regional travel. The Therapist is responsible for assessment and evaluation, as well as the development and implementation of treatment plans for children referred to Occupational Therapy with functional challenges related to neurodevelopmental concerns.

This position requires daily recording of workload and therapists must follow the documentation guidelines established by IWK Health. The Therapist will participate in client meetings, School Therapy service meetings, and liaise with schools as appropriate; as well as discipline meetings, discipline and Health Centre related activities/committees, and precepting students as appropriate. The Occupational Therapist shares responsibility with all Occupational Therapists to provide caseload coverage throughout IWK Health, as required.

Hours of Work

8:30am to 4:30pm, in accordance with the MOA, some flexibility required.

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) Approved Occupational Therapy Program required.

• Licensed member of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) required.

• Registered, or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) required.

• Two (2) years of experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilities is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in assessment and intervention for school-age children and youth with developmental disabilities required.

• Community clinical experience preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team as well as the ability to work independently is required.

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal and written) skills required.

• Excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills required.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to family-centered care required.

• Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia Driver's License and reliable daily transportation required.

• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months required.

• Knowledge of Program Based Care is an asset.

• Competency in other languages is an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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