Occupational Therapist - Continuing Care
About The Position
Reporting to the Manager Continuing Care, 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy
- Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
- Minimum 2 years' experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist
- Maintain current certification in CPR
- BLS-C (HCP) Certification
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required for home/community visits
Nice To Haves
- Community experience is preferred
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Facilitates, restores and/or maintains clients' optimal level of function.
- Provides intervention to address clients' occupational performance components (physical, cognitive and/or affective).
- Provides education and support to clients, families and caregivers.
- Is a member of the Community Occupational Therapy - Physiotherapy Team.
- Liaises with Continuing Care, multidisciplinary hospital care teams and community agencies and service providers.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
