Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions (200121)
Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions (200121)
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Job Description
Req ID: 200121
Location: CentralZoneJoseph Howe Centre
Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT short-assignment(100%) x 1
HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 8-Jun-25
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 community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality 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 work-life 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 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 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.
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
- 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
- Full Time Short Assignment; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Commencing as soon as possible; ending in October 2025
- Dates are approximate and subject to change
- Hours of work may include days evenings weekends and holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$36.58 - $47.35 hourly
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 self-identify as Indigenous Black/African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals/Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.
Employment Type
Gig
