Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist to work under the Manager, serving in hospital, home and community settings. You will develop individualized treatment plans, manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgment daily. Excellent communication and education for clients and families are essential.

This permanent full-time position offers benefits, and the role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to advance patient independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to educate clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and follow up with clients in hospital, home and community.
• Collaborate with clients, caregivers and families to optimize function.
• Supervise OT Assistants and contribute to OT student education.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent and team work

Flexibility

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensure in Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator

BLS-C

French language an asset

Tools

None

Job description

Req ID: 228008

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ Rapid Assessment Team OT

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

Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-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

• 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 biweekly

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.

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.