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Occupational Therapist - Continuing CareNova Scotia Health Authority • Halifax, Nova, CA
Occupational Therapist - Continuing Care

Occupational Therapist - Continuing Care

Nova Scotia Health Authority • Halifax, Nova, CA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
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Req ID: 224801
Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre
Department: CC Continuing Care Occupational Therapy
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 13-Aug-26

About the Opportunity

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.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • 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
  • Community experience is preferred
  • 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
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
  • Approximately a 12-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.98 hourly

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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