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Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist plays a vital role in facilitating, restoring, and maintaining patients' optimal level of function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. Working under the supervision of the Health Services Manager, this professional collaborates with clients, caregivers, and families to establish individualized treatment plans and goals. With excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, the Occupational Therapist provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers, while functioning as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct assessments, evaluations, and follow-ups to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families to establish goals and priorities
  • Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers
  • Function as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team
  • Contribute to the 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
  • Maintain current certification in CPR
  • BLS-C (HCP) Certification
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
  • Counselling skills required
  • Demonstrated experience conducting both individual and group treatment
  • Ability to reach a joint formulation with the client and family
  • Familiarity with various psychotherapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
  • Ability to demonstrate effective time management and disciplined self-organization
  • Awareness of local community resources and agencies would be an asset
  • Self-directed in his/her practice with an ability to work independently and as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team while dealing with challenging clinical situations and crises
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) certification an asset
  • Demonstrated experience in conducting functional assessments and writing reports
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
What We Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of $33.97 - $42.89
  • Permanent full-time position with 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Benefits package including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan
About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.