Occupational Therapist

5 months ago

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

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapist works in collaboration with residents, families and inter-professional team members to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the resident’s optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The Occupational Therapist (OT) provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up while working within a long term care setting. The OT, in collaboration with the resident and family, establishes individualized treatment plans and goals independently manage a busy caseload and use 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 residents, families and inter-professional team members. The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary long term care setting. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Bachelor or equivalent of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
  • Experience in seating assessments and pressure management strategies is considered an asset
  • Knowledge of dementia and experience in geriatrics
  • BCLS
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with residents, 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
  • 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

Compensation and Incentives

$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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