Occupational Therapist - Jobs in Nappan

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - Lifemark Physiotherapy AmherstAmherst, NSLocation: 2 Lawrence StSchedule: Monday-FridayStatus: Permanent full-time; Hybrid model of virtual and in-clinic would be a possibility.Lifemark is hiring an Occupational Therapist! Lifemark is passionate about enriching the health of Canadians through movement. Occupational Therapy is integral in supporting the physical and psycho-social recovery of our clients. We believe when you move better, you feel better. This is at the heart of everything we do, and we are seeking an Occupational Therapist who shares this same philosophy. If you’re a clinician who thrives in a dynamic out-patient clinic and is passionate about helping our clients get back to meaningful activities of daily living, you belong here!Your Day-to-Day:Assessing client’s physical and/or cognitive functioning within the clinic setting. Common assessments include: job demands analyses, functional capacity evaluations, cognitive abilities evaluations, ergonomic, attendant care, and pre-employment assessmentsCreating and implementing individualized treatment plans based on analysis and clinical reasoningEducating clients on topics such as safe body mechanics, cognitive behavioral strategies, and functional tolerance activitiesSupporting return-to-work programs (job coaching, accommodation recommendations)Utilizing e-charting software to document treatment sessions; submitting reports to stakeholders in a timely mannerParticipating in case conferences and case managementCollaborating with the inter-professional team at your clinicSupervising Occupational Therapy students (as preferred)Networking with all stakeholders to promote Lifemark OT programsManaging caseload in a fast-paced environmentWhat You Bring to the Team:Registration (member in good standing) with the provincial College of Occupational TherapistsPrevious experience treating clients with physical, neurological, and/or mental health conditionsAbility to be autonomous; working both independently and as part of the teamDemonstrated commitment to post-graduate professional developmentPrevious experience supporting auto insurance, long term disability, and WCB referrals is an assetExperience supporting occupational rehabilitation is a strong assetWhy Lifemark:We live our values in everything thing we do - striving for simplicity, doing the right thing, being inclusive and welcoming, and having fun!Competitive compensation and flexible health and dental benefitsWellness daysAnnual continuing education allowance with a variety of internal training opportunitiesCollaborative, multidisciplinary work environmentVirtual Care platform and E-charting softwareNational Partner of Special Olympics CanadaGym membership discountApply today! Or visit for more informationLifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.CO-AT-AW%{{advertiserId}}% %%{{category}}%%