Support pediatric assistive technology and communication access in Halifax as an Occupational Therapist with IWK Health. Work within a 90% permanent hourly position.

This Occupational Therapist serves children and youth through IWK Assistive Technology and Specialty Seating and Mobility Services. The position addresses technology access, communication challenges, wheelchair selection, postural supports, and mobility needs. Services may be direct, consultative, or monitoring-based, within family-centered care. The therapist collaborates with Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres, schools, preschools, healthcare partners, vendors, families, and community teams across Nova Scotia and PEI.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assess children and youth with technology access challenges
- Provide augmentative communication consultation with interdisciplinary partners
- Select, fit,



and train wheelchair and postural supports
- Evaluate outcomes and complete required documentation
- Supervise Seating Technicians and Rehabilitation Assistants appropriately

Requirements:

- Graduate of a WFOT-approved Occupational Therapy program
- Registration with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
- Two years’ pediatric clinical experience preferred
- Knowledge of assistive technology and seating best practices
- Valid Class 5 licence, transportation, and current BLS required

Apply pediatric occupational therapy expertise in assistive technology, communication access, seating, and mobility with IWK Health.

📌 Pediatric Assistive Technology Occupational Therapist (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality