Outpatient hand therapy expertise meets Dartmouth General Hospital care in this part time Occupational Therapist assignment serving Central Zone clients.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up. The position supports function in self-care, productivity, and leisure through individualized plans, clinical judgment, and daily caseload prioritization. Collaboration includes clients, caregivers, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess, treat, evaluate, and follow up with outpatient hand therapy clients
- Establish individualized treatment plans and goals with clients
- Provide education and support to families and caregivers




- Manage a busy caseload using clinical decision-making skills
- Contribute to student education and supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Custom splinting, burns, plastics, or orthopedics experience considered an asset

Apply occupational therapy assessment, treatment planning, and hand therapy skills at Dartmouth General Hospital in Central Zone.

📌 Outpatient Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Canada