Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Role

The Occupational Therapist works collaboratively with clients, caregivers, and family members to facilitate optimal function in areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure. This role involves consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up within hospital, home, and community settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients
  • Manage a busy caseload and prioritize issues using clinical judgment and decision-making skills
  • Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers
  • Contribute to clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines
Requirements
  • Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed with College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
  • Two years relevant experience required
  • Maintain current certification in CPR
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Working with Us

Nova Scotia Health 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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