Occupational Therapist

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As an Occupational Therapist, you will work collaboratively with patients, families, and inter-professional team members to facilitate and restore optimal function in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.

The successful candidate will provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up in an acute/subacute setting. You will establish individualized treatment plans and goals, manage a busy caseload, and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to prioritize issues daily.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. You will provide education and support to patients, families, and inter-professional team members. The Occupational Therapist will function as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary long-term care setting.

We are looking for a candidate with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, and BCLS. Experience in seating assessments and pressure management strategies, geriatrics, and knowledge of dementia are considered assets.

The ideal candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with residents, families, other healthcare providers, and staff. A commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health is essential.

We offer a competitive salary range of $33.97 - $42.89 hourly and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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