occupational therapist (OT)
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Occupational Therapist - Full-time
Posted on
August 31, 2024
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VON Canada
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Requisition Details: Employment Status: Permanent, Full-time (1.0 FTE) Program: Occupational Therapy, CAPABLE & Employee SupportWork Schedule: DaysNumber of Hours Bi-weekly: 75Location: The service area includes Annapolis and Kings Counties This is a hybrid remote opportunity. Work locations will vary, and travel is required within the service area. When not delivering services, you may work from home and/or the VON office. VON is currently seeking Occupational Therapists to join the VON team! Occupational Therapists will be supporting two innovative programs, CAPABLE and the Employee Support Program. The Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (or CAPABLE) program aims to enhance the functional mobility, independence, and safety of economically disadvantaged adults aged 65 and above who remain independent and in their own homes. Online training and support are provided to become a certified CAPABLE clinician. Our Employee Support Program provides workplace safety training to nurses, CCAs, and other care workers who deliver home care services. The Occupational Therapist collaborates with home care organizations, their occupational health and safety teams, and employees to assess needs, address concerns, and develop recommendations to prevent injuries and ensure smooth return-to-work transitions. Key Responsibilities: Demonstrates knowledge, skills and attitudes as outlined in the Occupational Therapy standards and guidelines for evidence-based practice in order to assess, plan, and evaluate progress (for potential discharge) and document a patient plan of care within a patient-centred approach to therapy goalsAssesses the client's ability to function safely in the home/community environment Assesses clients from a holistic approach, i.e. mental health status, social contacts, and spiritual and physical needs that may potentially impact the patient's ability to maintain independence in a home environmentDevelop a client-centred plan with the client and healthcare team Provides education and recommendations to clients pertaining to the therapy goalsMonitors client outcomes and progression toward therapy goalsModifies client's care plans as required based on patient outcomesDocuments client outcomes and current care plans in the electronic patient chart according to the funder and College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia guidelinesCompletes and updates the written care plan (electronic copy) with information collected from the patient, his/her family and any other healthcare or educational professionals involvedDemonstrates professional code of conduct/communication with all members of the health team as per VON guidelines and policyEducation, Designations and Experience: Masters in Occupational Therapy (or degree prepared occupational therapy education prior to 2008)Valid registration with COTNS and associated liability insuranceMembership with the Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists is preferredExperience in a health care environment (i.e. long-term care, acute medicine, rehab unit, rehab clinic, community visiting program)Demonstrates knowledge of community resources preferredExperience with patients who have musculoskeletal challenges is an assetDetailed knowledge of the healthcare system and service delivery model usedOther: Must have a personal vehicle and possess both a current driver's license and proof of vehicle insuranceA current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check is requiredA Vulnerable Sector Search and/or Child Abuse Registry Check may be requiredMust be able to wear Personal Protective EquipmentWork Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail; Lift and carry using appropriate lifting techniques; Bend, push, pull, grip, reach, kneel, crouch using good body mechanics; Walk, sit, stand, climb stairs; Hand movements.
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LocationHalifax, NS
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Workplace information
On site
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SalaryNot available
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Terms of employment
Full time
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Starts as soon as possible
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Advertised until
2024-09-30
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