Occupational Therapist Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services department 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 clients 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. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health Authority policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists.

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)
• Current BCLS certification
• Experience co-facilitating education sessions with other multi-disciplinary team members preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course is an asset
• 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
• Ability 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.

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

$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.