Req ID: 195647
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ STRAT-TCU HOGAN ADMIN-HTC
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Feb-25Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Manager Community Transitions, the Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up of clients in the occupational performance areas of self-care, productivity and leisure for clients transitioning from West Bedford Transitional Health (WBTH) to home. The objectives of treatment are to facilitate, restore and/or maintain clients' optimal level of function. The Occupational Therapist provides intervention to address clients' occupational performance components (physical, cognitive and/or affective). The Occupational Therapist provides education and support to clients, families and caregivers. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. The Occupational Therapist is a member of the NSH Community Transitions Outreach team and liaises with WBTH in house team, Continuing Care, multidisciplinary hospital care teams and community agencies and service providers.The Occupational Therapist is based at Hogan court site of WBTH but provides services to clients throughout Central Zone and will also work collaboratively within the two sites of WBTH. Some opportunity to work from home is available. Winter driven skills and a reliable vehicle are required for this position. If you have inquiries about this position, please send your inquiry with the requisition number to recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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