Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide assessment, treatment and follow-up across hospital, home and community settings. You will collaborate with clients and families to develop individualized plans and manage a busy caseload while prioritizing care with strong clinical judgement.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc in Occupational Therapy, be licensed with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, and have BLS-C.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, is mandatory.
• BLS-C is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up for patients in hospital, home and community.
• Collaborate with client, caregivers and family to establish and monitor individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Manage a busy caseload with clinical judgement and prioritization.
• Educate and support clients, families and caregivers, and participate in education of OT students and staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator

BLS-C

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 226774
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Occupational Therapy Phys Med CBR
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (40%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Sep-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

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 30 hours biweekly
• May be required to work weekends
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle

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.
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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