Occupational Therapist

Req ID: 204084Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova ScotiaDepartment: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia HealthType of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities AvailableUnion: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union PositionNova 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. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityThe Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services.  The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers and family to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.  The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's home and/or their community.  The OT, in collaboration with the client, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, independently manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis.  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.  The OT provides education and support to clients, families and caregivers.  The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team.  The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and to supervision of OT Assistants.  The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:•    Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, or Masters of Science 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 health care 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, traveling within geographical area as necessary.•    Access to reliable transportation•    Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursPermanent, Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weeklyPermanent, Part-time Positions; hours will varyMay be required to work weekendsCompensation and Benefits$38.43 - $50.99 Hourly Successful candidates 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.Once You've AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity. 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.If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca