Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority•Bridgewater, IL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. In collaboration with clients, caregivers, and families, the OT facilitates, restores, and/or maintains clients’ optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure. The role provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up in hospital, clients’ homes, and/or community settings. Working with clients, the OT establishes individualized treatment plans and goals, manages a busy caseload independently, and uses clinical judgment to prioritize daily issues. The OT provides education and support to clients, families, and caregivers, and works as part of both an occupational therapy clinical team and an interprofessional healthcare team. The role contributes to clinical education for OT students and related health disciplines and supervises OT Assistants. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio. The OT must follow Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and the professional standards of the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator. This is a casual relief position with no guaranteed hours.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, or a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
Mandatory licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with clients, families, healthcare providers, and staff.
Commitment to promoting respect, safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to plan, organize, and supervise effectively.
Flexibility to adjust to changing service and program/facility needs.
Ability to work alone or with team members in all service settings.

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages; French is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with clients, caregivers, and families to facilitate, restore, and/or maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure.
Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up in hospital, home, and/or community settings.
Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with clients.
Independently manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgment to prioritize daily issues.
Provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers.
Work as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team.
Contribute to clinical education for OT students and related health disciplines.
Supervise OT Assistants.
Adhere to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and the professional standards of the licensing body.
Provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio, if required.