Occupational Therapist - Continuing Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary part-time role within the Central Zone to provide essential services in community settings. This role involves assessment and treatment of clients to enhance their occupational performance. Candidates should possess relevant education, at least 2 years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills to effectively support clients and their families.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Community experience is preferred.
• Maintain current certification in CPR and BLS-C (HCP).
• Valid driver's license required for visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment of clients to enhance occupational performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide client education.
• Support clients and families in achieving health goals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 204338
Location: Central Zone,Joseph Howe Centre
Department: CC Continuing Care Home First Program CZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT short-assignment (60% ) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

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 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 licensurewith 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

• Part-Time Short Assignment / 45 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately a 6-month assignment / dates subject to change
• Hours of work may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$36.57 - $47.34

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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.