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1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health. As a key member of our inter-professional team, you will work collaboratively with residents, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate, restore, and maintain optimal resident function in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Key Responsibilities- Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up services to residents in a long-term care setting.
- Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with residents and families.
- Manage a busy caseload and prioritize issues using clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Provide education and support to residents, families, and inter-professional team members.
- Contribute to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines.
- Supervise OT Assistants and adhere to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures.
We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent.
- Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is mandatory.
- Experience in seating assessments and pressure management strategies is an asset.
- Knowledge of dementia and experience in geriatrics is an asset.
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adjust to changing service needs.
- Competencies in other languages, particularly French, are an asset.
This is a full-time position with a 75-hour bi-weekly schedule. The hourly rate is $33.97 - $42.89. Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
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