Occupational Therapist - New Glasgow, NS
- New Glasgow, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Lifemark Physiotherapy New Glasgow | New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Scheduling | New Graduates Welcome
Make a Difference. Build Your Career. Feel Supported.
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference, continue developing your clinical skills, and feel supported by your team?
At Lifemark Physiotherapy New Glasgow , you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and help people return to the activities that matter most to them.
Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced Occupational Therapist, we'd love to connect with you!
Why Join Lifemark?
- Flexible scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your needs.
- Professional Development & Education: $1,500 annual allowance to support your ongoing learning, professional development, and education.
- Mentorship and clinical support: Structured mentorship, individualized development, and comprehensive onboarding.
- Career growth: Opportunities to develop specialized clinical skills and explore clinical leadership and other career pathways.
- Collaborative team: Work alongside other healthcare professionals who share your commitment to patient care.
- Competitive compensation: Hourly pay, with the opportunity to grow your career within a national healthcare organization.
As an Occupational Therapist, you'll help patients improve their function, regain independence, and work toward meaningful personal and professional goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assessing patients' functional abilities, needs, and goals.
- Developing individualized treatment plans based on clinical best practices.
- Supporting patients with musculoskeletal conditions, mental health needs, and return-to-work rehabilitation.
- Helping patients build the skills and confidence needed to participate in daily activities, work, and leisure.
- Educating patients and their families on strategies to support recovery and independence.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality, patient-centred care.
- Continuing to build your clinical knowledge through professional development and collaboration.
We believe supporting our people is just as important as supporting our patients. Our benefits include:
- Group benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Vacation time and wellness days.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discounts at Shoppers Drug Mart.
- Access to the WorkPerks discount program.
- Employee referral bonuses of up to $5,000.
- Employee share ownership program.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
We're looking for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys helping people achieve their goals and values working as part of a supportive team.
You bring:
- A degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Active registration in good standing with the appropriate provincial regulatory college, or eligibility for registration.
- Professional liability insurance, where required.
- A patient-centred approach, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others.
- A willingness to learn, collaborate, and continue developing your clinical skills.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
You don't have to be actively looking for a new opportunity to start a conversation.
If you're an Occupational Therapist in Saint John or elsewhere in New Brunswick and are curious about what your next career move could look like, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to explore the opportunity at Lifemark Physiotherapy New Glasgow.
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Responsibilities
Assess patients’ functional abilities, needs, and goals, and develop individualized treatment plans. Support rehabilitation and independence through patient and family education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and care for musculoskeletal, mental health, and return-to-work needs.
Requirements
A degree in Occupational Therapy and active registration in good standing with the provincial regulatory college, or eligibility for registration, are required; professional liability insurance is needed where applicable. The role calls for a patient-centred approach, strong communication, collaboration, and willingness to continue developing clinical skills; eligible new graduates and provisionally registered therapists are welcome.
Skills
- Functional Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Mental Health Support
- Return-to-Work Rehabilitation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Education
- Patient-Centred Care
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Clinical Best Practices
- Professional Development
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Coverage
- Vacation Time
- Wellness Days
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Share Ownership Program
- Professional Development Allowance
- Ongoing Learning and Development
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Occupational Therapy
- Functional Assessment
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Mental Health
- Return-to-Work Rehabilitation
- Activities of Daily Living
- Patient Education
- Patient-Centred Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Clinical Best Practices
- Provincial Regulatory Registration
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Mentorship
- Clinical Development
- Rehabilitation
- New Glasgow
- Nova Scotia