Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Health Services Manager. The Occupational Therapist (OT) collaborates with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's home, and/or their community. The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About You

We are seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree from a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy, be licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS), and have two years of relevant experience. The candidate should also maintain current certification in CPR, have knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and possess counselling skills. Additionally, the candidate should be able to reach a joint formulation with the client and family, be familiar with various psychotherapeutic approaches, and demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization.

Hours

This is a long assignment full-time position, with 75 hours biweekly. The assignment length is 9 months, and the dates are approximate and subject to change.

Compensation and Incentives

The successful candidate 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. The hourly rate is $33.97 - $42.89.



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