Occupational Therapist
6 months ago
Reporting to the Manager Continuing Care, the Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up of clients in the occupational performance areas of self-care, productivity and leisure for clients in the community throughout Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. The objectives of treatment are to facilitate, restore and/or maintain clients' optimal level of function. The Occupational Therapist provides intervention to address clients' occupational performance components (physical, cognitive and/or affective). The Occupational Therapist provides education and support to clients, families and caregivers. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Community Occupational Therapy - Physiotherapy Team and liaises with Continuing Care, multidisciplinary hospital care teams and community agencies and service providers.
About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
- Minimum 2 years' experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist
- Community experience is preferred
- Maintain current certification in CPR
- BLS-C (HCP) Certification
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required for home/community visits
- 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.
Hours- Long Assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Beginning June 30, with a duration of August 31,
- Dates are subject to change
- Hours of work may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
$33.97 - $42.89 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.
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