Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (203366)
Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services (203366)
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Job Description
Req ID: 203366
Location: Western Zone Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Occupational Therapy YRH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-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.
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for up to $10000 signing bonus and up to $5000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. 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 manages a busy caseload and uses 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 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 College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. 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:
- Bachelors degree or entry level master program in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university
- Licensure with the provincial regulatory body the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia is mandatory.
- 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
- 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 bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evenings weekends holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$36.57 - $47.34 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.
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 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
Full-Time
