Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist reports to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapist works in collaboration with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the client's optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.

The Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's home, and/or their community.

The Occupational Therapist, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload, and uses clinical judgment and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis.

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The Occupational Therapist provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers.

The Occupational Therapist functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team.

The Occupational Therapist contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and to supervision of OT Assistants.

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.

The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

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

  • Masters or Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other healthcare providers, and staff
  • Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising
  • Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
  • Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • 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

  • Short Assignment, Part-time position; 45 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$33.97 - $42.89 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



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