Occupational Therapist Continuing Care

Reporting to the Manager Continuing Care the Occupational Therapist provides consultation assessment treatment and follow-up of clients in the occupational performance areas of self-care productivity and leisure for clients in the community throughout Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. 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. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. The Occupational Therapist is a member of the Community Occupational Therapy - Physiotherapy Team and liaises with Continuing Care multidisciplinary hospital care teams and community agencies and service providers.

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

• Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
• Minimum 2 years experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist
• Community experience is preferred
• Maintain current certification in CPR
• BLS-C (HCP) Certification
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid Nova Scotia drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle required for home/community visits
• 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.

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

$38.43 - $50.98 hourly