Occupational Therapist Specialist

2 weeks ago


Inverness County, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist plays a crucial role in facilitating patient care and providing consultation services to clients, caregivers, and family members. As a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, this position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and excellent interpersonal abilities.

This is a dynamic role that involves assessing patients' needs, establishing individualized treatment plans, and prioritizing issues on a daily basis. The Occupational Therapist must be able to use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Additionally, this role requires education and support for clients, families, and caregivers, as well as the ability to interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assess patients' needs and establish individualized treatment plans
  • Provide consultation services to clients, caregivers, and family members
  • Prioritize issues on a daily basis using clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Educate and support clients, families, and caregivers
Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care 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
Compensation and Incentives:

$33.96 - $42.90 per hour, plus benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

About Us:

Nova Scotia Health Authority is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.



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