Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services 194266
Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services 194266
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Job Description
Req ID: 194266
Location: NorthernZoneAberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Phys Occ Therapy ARH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT longassignment100 x 1
HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16Apr25
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
The Occupational Therapist (OT) works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. The 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 selfcare productivity and leisure. The OT provides consultation assessment treatment evaluation and followup 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 manages a busy caseload and uses clinical judgement and decisionmaking 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 an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and to supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Masters or Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Licensure with the provincial regulatory body the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is mandatory
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
- 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
- Access to reliable transportation
- 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 Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly
- This position is approximately 24 months in length
- Some travel between sites may be required
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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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
Gig
