Occupational Therapist

Nova Scotia Health; Sydney; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a qualified Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Services team. The OT will assess, treat and support patients across hospital, home and community settings, focusing on self-care, productivity and leisure.

You will manage a busy caseload, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to student education. Requirements include a BSc in OT, mandatory licensure, BLS-C, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body is mandatory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, families and care teams to restore/maintain function.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and prioritize daily issues.
• Provide education and support to clients, families and caregivers.
• Contribute to clinical education and supervise OT Assistants.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently and in a

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with the provincial regulatory body

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 228008
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Rapid Assessment Team OT
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager. 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 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 clients, families and caregivers. The OT functions as both a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, 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
• 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

Compensation 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 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.

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