Occupational Therapist - Community Transitions Department: OPCZ STRAT-ALT HOUSING BRIDGE-DGH Posting Closing Date: 11-Sep-26 Reporting to the Manager Community Transitions, 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 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. The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice. Graduate of a C.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy Licensed or eligible for licensurewith the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) Minimum 2 years' experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist Community experience is preferred 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 Permanent full-time position; Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays 38.43 - $50.98 hourly Successful 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.

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.

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. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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📌 Occupational Therapist, Community (permanent Full Time) (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Dartmouth