Occupational Therapist - Integrated Chronic Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Enfield; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) in Central Zone. The role involves OT assessment, treatment, and care planning within a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

The incumbent will adhere to scent-free policy, participate in group programs, and support student learners while managing a busy caseload with strong communication and clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS).
• BCLS certification required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to strictly adhere to ICCS scent-free policy.
• Skills in motivational interviewing and behaviour change theory.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized OT assessment, consultation, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans to support optimal functional health and quality of life for patients based on patient-identified goals.
• Provide care coordination to ensure seamless care delivery and monitor/evaluate team-based care plans.
• Develop/facilitate group-based programs to address self-management and functional well-being of patient population.
• Manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement to prioritize issues daily.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Adhere to NSHA policies and professional standards of the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS).
• Contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives to achieve best outcomes and stewardship of health system resources.
• Participate in support and mentorship of student learners.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Motivational interviewing

Behaviour change

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registered with COTNS

BCLS certification

Job description

Location: Central Zone, Integrated Chronic Care Service

Department: PHC CZ CDW ICCS

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1

Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position

About The Opportunity

Please note: This position requires the successful incumbent to strictly adhere to Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) scent-free free policy.

The ICCS provides comprehensive assessments and care planning for individuals with complex chronic conditions and multi-morbidities such as: environmental illness, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and Post-COVID-19 Syndrome.

The ICCS model is based on the premise that chronic disease outcomes are better managed by addressing the needs of the whole person with a focus on self-management support, with a particular focus on behaviour change. With a team of interdisciplinary health care professionals, we integrate the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of individuals by focusing on the person instead of the disease(s)/condition(s), improving functional health and quality of life. Our care team includes: physicians, occupational therapists, nurse practitioners, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, clinical therapist and dietitian with support from an admin team.

Responsibilities

• provide individualized OT assessment, consultation, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up.
• collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans to support optimal functional health and quality of life for patients based on patient identified goals.
• provide care coordination to ensure seamless care delivery and monitor/evaluate team-based care plans.
• develop/facilitate group-based programs to address self-management and functional well-being of patient population.
• manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis.
• possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
• adhere to NSHA policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS).
• contribute to ongoing quality improvement initiatives to achieve best possible patient outcomes and stewardship of health system resources.
• participate in the support and mentorship of student learners.

About You

• Graduate of a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Therapy from a recognized School of Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
• BCLS certification
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be willing to strictly adhere to scent-free policy of ICCS
• Skills/experience in motivational interviewing and behaviour change theory
• 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 part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

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.

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.