Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Job summary

Assess, treat, and follow up with clients to help restore or maintain function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, working in hospital, home, and community settings. Develop individualized treatment plans, manage a caseload, educate clients and caregivers, collaborate with healthcare teams, contribute to student education, and supervise occupational therapy assistants.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228233Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital Department: OPWZ Occupational Therapy SSRHType of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26About the Opportunity The 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 You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, is mandatory 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 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 Casual relief position; no guaranteed hours Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.98 Hourly $52.77 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer. 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

Assess, treat, and follow up with clients to help restore or maintain function in self-care, productivity, and leisure, working in hospital, home, and community settings. Develop individualized treatment plans, manage a caseload, educate clients and caregivers, collaborate with healthcare teams, contribute to student education, and supervise occupational therapy assistants.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in occupational therapy, or a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator are required. Applicants need strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, planning and supervisory abilities, and flexibility; French or other language competencies are an asset.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Listed skills

• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Supervision · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Occupational Therapy
• Client Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Clinical Judgment
• Caseload Management
• Patient Education
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Independent Work
• Planning and Organization
• Supervision
• Flexibility
• Cultural Awareness
• Clinical Education
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Planning
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Innovation
• Rehabilitation

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Occupational Therapists

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