- 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
- Permanent, Full-time (%); 75 Hours Bi-weekly
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
2 weeks ago
Nova Scotia Health Authority Amherst, Canada Full timeAbout 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 ...
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Occupational Therapist
1 week ago
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist - Amherst, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
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 self-care, productivity and leisure. The OT provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up while working within the hospital, the client's 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. 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:
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours
Compensation and Incentives
$ $42.89 Hourly
Successful candidates may also be eligible for a $5, - $10, signing bonus and up to $5, of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
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.
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