Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 103,237,000 - 136,975,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services. The role involves assessment and treatment to restore or maintain function, education for clients and families, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team at QEII Halifax.

Position is a long-assignment full-time casual hourly role, approx. 75 hours biweekly, expected for about 12 months, located at Halifax Infirmary.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a CAOT-recognized School of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR).
• Excellent oral and written communication; able to educate patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up for clients in occupational performance.
• Deliver education and support to clients, families and caregivers.
• Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital and community health care team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Independent and organized

Flexibility

Education

CAOT-recognized OT program

Tools

BCLS certification

Job description

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Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 226851
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ BONE & JOINT INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 19-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up of clients in the occupational performance areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The objectives of treatment are to facilitate, restore and/or maintain clients' optimal level of function. The Occupational Therapist provides intervention to address clients' occupational performance components (physical, cognitive and/or affective). The Occupational Therapist provides education and support to clients, families and caregivers. The Occupational Therapist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community health care team.

The Occupational Therapist may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

About You

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

• Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
• Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator (NSOTR)
• Previous experience in acute inpatient hospital care considered an asset
• Previous experience working with burns, plastics and orthopedic patient populations considered an asset
• Previous experience in custom splinting and fabrication considered an asset
• Previous experience working in a critical care setting considered an asset
• Current BCLS certification
• 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

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

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.

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.