Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Dental coverage

Travel coverage

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient hand therapy in Dartmouth General Hospital. The role includes independent caseload management, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and supervision of OT Assistants. Licensure in Nova Scotia is required and BCLS is expected.

The position offers a long-assignment, part-time schedule with a competitive hourly wage. The OT will develop individualized treatment plans, educate clients and families, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Registered/licensed occupational therapist with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia.
• BCLS certification.
• Burns, plastics or orthopedic experience is an asset.
• Experience with custom splinting and fabrication is an asset.
• Develop and integrate OT role in an inter-professional practice setting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to respectful, safe, culturally aware practice.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient hand therapy assessment, treatment, and follow-up.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and goals.
• Collaborate with client, family, and care team to restore function.
• Supervise OT Assistants and contribute to student education.
• Educate clients and families on exercises, splints, and home programs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia

Job description

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Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 228477
Location: CentralZone,Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's Occupational Therapy
Type of Employment: CasualHourly PT long-assignment(70%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 30-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, this Occupational Therapy position works in outpatient hand therapy. 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 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. 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 healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to the Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
• Previous experience working with burns, plastics and orthopedic patient population considered an asset
• Previous experience in custom splinting and fabrication considered an asset
• Ability to help develop, establish and integrate the role of OT in an inter-professional practice setting
• BCLS
• 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,and liaising with external partners
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment part-time position; 52.5 hours biweekly
• Approximately 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $49.74 hourly
$52.77 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.

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