Occupational Therapist: Enhancing Lives through Rehabilitation

2 weeks ago


Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
Job Overview

Nova Scotia Health is a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia, delivering high-quality services to patients across the province. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our clients by facilitating their optimal level of function in daily activities.

About the Role

You will work under the supervision of the Manager, collaborating with clients, caregivers, and family members to establish individualized treatment plans. Your responsibilities will include consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up, working within hospital settings, client homes, or communities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert occupational therapy services to clients, promoting independence and productivity
  • Develop and implement personalized treatment plans, setting goals and objectives for optimal outcomes
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless care delivery
  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify client needs and develop strategies for improvement
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure informed decision-making
Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing service needs
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Compensation and Benefits

This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary range of $33.96 - $42.89 per hour. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, successful candidates may be eligible for a defined benefit pension plan.

About 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 applications from Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals who self-identify as belonging to these groups.



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