Occupational Therapist Job Bible Hill Nova Scotia Canada,Healthcare

Location: Bible Hill

Job Number: J

- Job Title:

Occupational Therapist Job Category:
Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Part Time

Work Location:

Vimy Court Number of Positions: 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health Services team based in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Approximate annual salary (determined by professional experience): $70,.27- $91,.27

If you have twenty-five or more years of experience, please inquire about our 25 year rate

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (with employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Direct working relationship with the management team (positions are not part of a negotiated labor agreement)

A standard Monday to Friday 8-hour schedule (inclusive of paid breaks).

Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our Work Perks program

Supporting ongoing professional development and access to continuing education

Paid annual registration with provincial licensing body

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

This healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National

About the Opportunity

Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess resident with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, splinting

Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan for residents

Evaluates the progress of residents in relation to occupational therapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians in regard to effectiveness of treatment

Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment program and resident needs and maintains treatment records as required

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team; gives evaluation and progress reports on residents. Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints or other orthotic devices as needed for use by residents; instructs resident and staff in the use of the equipment

Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, geri chairs and power wheelchairs

Provides staff training on ergonomics, seating assessment, skin integrity, equipment and other related topics as required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

A Bachelors or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Occupational Therapists

Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational therapy, anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy, the use of adaptive…