Occupational Therapist - Rehab Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive care, including assessments and treatment plans for patients, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the education of future health professionals. Candidates should have a strong background in Occupational Therapy and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Long-term disability insurance

Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure with Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator mandatory.
• Competencies in other languages preferred, with French as an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and manage a busy caseload.
• Contribute to the clinical education of OT students.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with the provincial regulatory body

BLS-C

Job description

Req ID: 205470

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ Occupational Therapy Phys Med CBR

Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1

UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 7-Jul-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

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 Bi-weekly
• May be required to work weekends
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$36.58 - $47.35 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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000. For more details and instructions, please visit Recruitment - Incentives

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. 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.

Nova Scotia Health’s Employee Career Advice (ECA) Program supports internal employees in their career development and progression with résumé-building, interview skill development, resources and advice for optimizing job searches, and more. Employees can book a one-on-one meeting or view upcoming workshops on the ECA Intranet page or via email at [e-mail] .