Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) works under the supervision of the Program Manager of Musculoskeletal, Amputation and Neurology. The Occupational Therapist 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 manage a busy caseload and use 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 a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health Authority policies and procedures and to the professional standards of our licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapist of Nova Scotia.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent, in Occupational Therapy
Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, is mandatory.
BCLS
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course (biannual update required)
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 and 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 a multidisciplinary 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 Authority policies and procedures and to the professional standards of the College of Occupational Therapist of Nova Scotia.