Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions 200088
Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions 200088
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Job Description
Req ID: 200088
Location: Central Zone Joseph Howe Centre
Department: OPCZ STRATALT HOUSING BRIDGEDGH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT 100 x 1
NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 8Apr25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and communitybased programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of highquality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The worklife balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager Community Transitions the Occupational Therapist provides consultation assessment treatment and followup of clients in the occupational performance areas of selfcare 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.
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
- Licensed or eligible for licensurewith the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
- Minimum 2 years experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist
- Community experience is preferred
- Maintain current certification in CPR
- BLSC (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.
Hours
- Permanent Full Time; 75 hours biwqeekly
- Hours of work may include days evenings weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$36.58 $47.35 hourly
Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel longterm disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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 selfidentify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and selfidentify.
Employment Type
Full-Time
