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Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Provincial

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health · Bedford, NS, B4B 0V1, Canada · Beechville, NS, B3S 0G4, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4G8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4N4, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1Y6, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S3, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4S5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0E8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1K8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1R5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N4, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E6, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4R9, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E5, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2B8, Canada · Dartmouth, NS, B3W 6C6, Canada · East Preston, NS, B2Z 1M2, Canada · Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 1V7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4P1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2E1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3R 1V5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3S 0H6, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 4M2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 5L2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 2M5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3S 0J5, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 4N1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 1H1, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 2R7, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3L 4R3, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3R 2H9, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 1V8, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3K 5R3, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 2E2, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3J 3T4, Canada · Halifax, NS, B3H 4K4, Canada · Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 0A2, Canada · Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2J3, Canada · North Preston, NS, B2Z 1A3, Canada · Upper Hammonds Plains, NS, B4B 1N8, Canada

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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health

Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation Services - Provincial

Bedford, NS, B4B 0V1, Canada
Beechville, NS, B3S 0G4, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4G8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 4N4, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 1Y6, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3S3, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4S5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0E8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 1G9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1K8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2X 1R5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 2N4, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E6, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4R9, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 3E5, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2M3, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3B 2B8, Canada
Dartmouth, NS, B3W 6C6, Canada
East Preston, NS, B2Z 1M2, Canada
Fall River, NS, B2T 1J5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2Y9, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 1V7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 2C2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4P1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2E1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3R 1V5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3S 0H6, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 1Y2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 4M2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R6, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 5L2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 2M5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3S 0J5, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 4N1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 1H1, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 2R7, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3L 4R3, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3R 2H9, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 1V8, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3K 5R3, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 2E2, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3J 3T4, Canada
Halifax, NS, B3H 4K4, Canada
Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 0A2, Canada
Lower Sackville, NS, B4C 2J3, Canada
North Preston, NS, B2Z 1A3, Canada
Upper Hammonds Plains, NS, B4B 1N8, Canada

$38.43 - $50.99 Hourly

Within 25 km of Halifax · About 0.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Pay: $38.43 - $50.99 Hourly
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

Original job description

Req ID: 204084
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Nova 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Occupational Therapist works under the supervision of the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. 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 manages a busy caseload and uses 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 an interprofessional hospital and/or community healthcare team. The OT contributes to the clinical education of OT students and related health disciplines and to supervision of OT Assistants. The OT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

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

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Occupational Therapy, or Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Licensure with the provincial regulatory body, the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia, 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, traveling within geographical area as necessary.
Access to reliable transportation
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

Permanent, Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly
Permanent, Part-time Positions; hours will vary
May be required to work weekends

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.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

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Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist facilitates, restores, and maintains patient function through assessment, treatment, and individualized care planning. They work collaboratively within interprofessional teams across hospital and community settings to provide high-quality rehabilitation services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy and maintain active licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. The role requires BLS-C certification, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel within the assigned geographical area.

Skills

Occupational therapy
Patient assessment
Treatment planning
Clinical documentation
Interprofessional collaboration
Patient education
Case management
Clinical decision-making
Rehabilitation services
Communication skills
Supervision
Time management
Flexibility
BLS-C

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Travel insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Defined benefit pension plan

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Keywords

Occupational Therapist
Rehabilitation Services
Nova Scotia Health
Patient Care
Clinical Assessment
Treatment Plans
Inpatient Services
Outpatient Services
Community-based Care
Interprofessional Team
BLS-C
Healthcare
Licensure
Clinical Education
Case Management
Therapy

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