Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The Occupational Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and follow-up for clients in the community to restore or maintain optimal functional levels. They also provide education and support to clients, families, and caregivers while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
11-Sep-26About the Opportunity Reporting 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 in the community throughout Central Zone of Nova Scotia Health. 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 Community Occupational Therapy - Physiotherapy Team and liaises with Continuing Care, multidisciplinary hospital care teams and community agencies and service providers. This role is based at The Bridge in Dartmouth. The Bridge is a shelter where health and social supports are available in a way that is trauma-informed, grounded in harm reduction, and culturally safe, honoring each guest's lived experience and autonomy while fostering dignity, compassion, connection, and choice. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized School of Occupational Therapy Licensed or eligible for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS) Minimum 2 years' experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist Community experience is preferred Maintain current certification in CPR BLS-C (HCP) Certification Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required for home/community visits Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
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Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly Shifts may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.98 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.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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Candidates must be a graduate of a C.A.O.T recognized Occupational Therapy program and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia. A minimum of 2 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and CPR BLS-C certification are required.
Market context
Demand for allied-health roles such as medical laboratory technologists in Nova Scotia is typically steady because hospitals and diagnostic services rely on timely testing across shift schedules, including weekends and holidays. Competition often centers on licensure status, graduation from an approved program, and readiness for shiftwork, while benefits like health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your NSRMLS or CSMLS eligibility before applying.