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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services

NS, Canada
Inverness, NS, Canada

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly · Full-time

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Pay: $38.43 - $50.99 hourly
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 6, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 7, 2026

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Req ID: 227808

Location: Eastern Zone, Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

Department: OPEZ Occupational Therapy ICH

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 15-Oct-26

About The Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager. The Occupational Therapist (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 manage a busy caseload and use clinical judgement and decision-making skills to prioritize issues on a daily basis. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. 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 a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and for supervision of OT Assistants.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy
Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator, is mandatory
BLS-C
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers and staff
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising
Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility
Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings
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.

Hours

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
Appoximately 12 months
May be required to work weekends
Travel to other sites is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits 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. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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.

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Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and support clients to restore or maintain optimal function in self-care, productivity, and leisure across hospital, home, and community settings. Develop individualized treatment plans, manage a caseload, educate clients and caregivers, collaborate with healthcare teams, contribute to student education, and supervise occupational therapy assistants.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy and licensure with the Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator are required, along with BLS-C. Candidates need strong communication, planning, organization, teamwork, independent work, flexibility, and supervision abilities; French is preferred, and a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable vehicle are required.

Skills

Occupational Therapy
Clinical Assessment
Treatment Planning
Clinical Judgment
Caseload Management
Patient Education
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Teamwork
Independent Work
Planning and Organization
Supervision
Flexibility
Cultural Awareness
Client and Family Support
Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Travel Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan

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Keywords

Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Services
Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
BLS-C
Clinical Assessment
Treatment
Evaluation
Follow-Up
Individualized Treatment Plans
Caseload Management
Clinical Judgment
Self-Care
Productivity
Leisure
Patient Education
Caregiver Support
Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Student Clinical Education
Cultural Awareness
Safety
Ethical Practices
Nova Scotia Driver's License
Reliable Vehicle
Community Healthcare

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