Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 225755 Location: Central Zone, The Bridge Shelter Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-26 About The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager Community Transitions, 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. This role is based at The Bridge in Dartmouth. The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice. About You We 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation And Benefits $38.43 - $50.98 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. 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. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

The Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, and treatment to clients in the community to restore optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. The role involves providing education to families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams within a trauma-informed shelter environment.

Candidates must be graduates of a CAOT recognized school and licensed with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. A minimum of 2 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and CPR BLS-C certification are required.

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

• case managementPreferred
• interpersonal communicationPreferred

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• Occupational Therapy
• Client Assessment
• Treatment Planning
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Harm Reduction
• Interpersonal Communication
• Patient Education
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
• Community Outreach
• Case Management

• Healthcare
• Social Services

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

38 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level