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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Occupational Therapist - Transitional Care
Posted on October 23, 2024 by Employer details Shannex
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Job Number: J1024-0579 Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Transitional Care Job Category: Allied Health Professionals (Dietitian, PT, OT, Social Work) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Work Location: West Bedford Transitional Care Centre Number of Positions: 1 Share Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Job Description If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our 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 an Occupational Therapist to join our Transitional Care Centre located in West Bedford, Nova Scotia. The Occupational Therapist is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support. The Occupational Therapist supports a commitment to ongoing quality improvement, continuous exploration and implementation of new approaches, learning, teaching, and mentoring. The transitional care model supports Nova Scotia Health patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation. The transitional care model supports Nova Scotia Health patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation. 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 Nova Scotians. Additional benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement for new Grads (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) Reimbursement for annual license renewal Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance Free onsite parking Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks 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 safetyAbout the Opportunity Administers and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in key life activities required to manage independently, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity, and splinting. Focus on maintaining and/or improving the ability to perform key life activities required to maintain independence. Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, and referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan. Travel between sites, where applicable Evaluates progress 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 rela- LocationBedford, NS
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2117296
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