Overview
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Bridgewater – Nova Scotia at Shannex
Title: Occupational Therapist
Company: Shannex
Location: Bridgewater – Nova Scotia
Category: Healthcare, Nursing
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 a Temporary Part Time Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health Services team based in Bridgewater ;
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:
Starting Salary: $65,000 (salary will be pro-rated based on FTE)
Tuition Reimbursement (where applicable)
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
Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our Work Perks program
Access to continuing
education
and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector
innovation
and
continuous improvement
initiatives
Recognition
and Rewards for
service excellence
and safety 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
Mileage coverage between sites, where applicable
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 Occupationa…
