Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an Occupational Therapist in a dynamic and supportive environment. You'll work collaboratively with clients and their families to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at restoring and maintaining their independence. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to varying needs across service settings. With a commitment to ethical practices and cultural awareness, you'll contribute significantly to the health and well-being of the community. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others while enjoying a rewarding career.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelors in Occupational Therapy required.
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, restore, and maintain clients' optimal level of function.
• Establish individualized treatment plans and manage a busy caseload.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Clinical judgement and decision-making skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Cultural awareness

Competencies in other languages (French preferred)

Education

Masters or Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia

Tools

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 165864
Location: Northern Zone, All Saints Springhill Hospital
Department: OPNZ Occupational Therapy ASSH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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.

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist reports to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. The Occupational Therapist (OT) works in collaboration with the client, caregivers, and family to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the client’s 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 manages a busy caseload, and uses 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 an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and to supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

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

• Masters or Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
• 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
• Access to reliable transportation
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time positions; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Shifts include days and occasional weekends.
• Some travel between sites may be required

Compensation and Incentives

$35.86 - $45.29 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.

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.