Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation ServicesReq ID: 221424Location:Northern Zone, Aberdeen HospitalDepartment:OPNZ Phys Occ Therapy ARHType of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:5-Jun-26The 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 prioritise 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.About YouBachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy,



or Master of Science in Occupational TherapyLicensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, is mandatoryCardiopulmonary Resuscitation TrainingExcellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programmes and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers and staffCommitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organisational healthAbility to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organising and supervisingAbility to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the programme/facilityMust be able to work alone or with team members in all service settingsAccess to reliable transportationCompetencies in other languages an asset, French preferredHoursPermanent full‑time position; 75 hours bi‑weeklyCompensation and Benefits$38.43 – $50.99 hourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our advantages package which includes health, dental, travel, long‑term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.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.Job Segment: Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Therapy, Public Health, Counseling, Healthcare#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Occupational Therapist - $38.4 - $51.0 An Hour (Loganville)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Loganville