Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy at Nova Scotia Health Authority

Position Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy
Posted 18 Jan 2026
Expired 17 Feb 2026
Company Nova Scotia Health Authority
Location Halifax | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Job Details

Req ID: 212714

Location: Central Zone, Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

Department: OPCZ Occupational Therapy TOH

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

NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 22-Jan-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Health Services Manager, the Occupational Therapist provides consultation, assessment, treatment and follow-up of clients in the occupational performance areas of self-care, productivity and leisure. The OT works in a variety of settings: inpatient hospital, community, and long-term care. 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. The Occupational Therapist functions as a member of a multidisciplinary hospital and/or community health care team.

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
  • Registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia (COTNS)
  • BCLS certification
  • Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication, creativity, problem solving and organizational skills is required
  • 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 bi-weekly
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. 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Info:

  • Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy
  • Work Location: Halifax
  • Country: CA

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