Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•New Glasgow, NS

4d•CA$38 - CA$51•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, 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

Nice To Haves

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient/clients optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation and follow-up.
Establish individualized treatment plans and goals in collaboration with the client.
Independently manage a busy caseload.
Use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis.
Provide education and support to clients, families and caregivers.
Function as a member of an occupational therapy clinical team and an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team.
Contribute to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines.
Supervise OT Assistants.
Adhere to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists.
Provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.