Occupational Therapist

2 days ago

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

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in the healthcare team, working under the supervision of the Manager. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with clients, caregivers, and family members to facilitate, restore, and maintain optimal levels of function in areas such as self-care, productivity, and leisure.

The Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up services, working within the hospital, client's home, and community settings. They establish individualized treatment plans and goals, manage a busy caseload, and use clinical judgment and decision-making skills to prioritize issues daily.

The Occupational Therapist requires excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, providing education and support to clients, families, and caregivers. They function as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team.

The Occupational Therapist contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines, as well as supervising OT Assistants.

About You

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist who possesses the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
  • BLS-C
  • 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
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Hours

This is a Permanent, Part-time (50%) position, with 37.5 hours bi-weekly.

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.

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