Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

This Occupational Therapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Occupational Therapy position at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $38k to $50k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $50000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Halifax.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Treatment Planning, Clinical Judgement, Interpersonal Communication, Written Communication, Patient Education, Case Management, Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist facilitates and restores optimal patient function in self-care, productivity, and leisure through assessment and individualized treatment plans. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide education to clients, families, and caregivers across hospital and com...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Travel insurance, Long-term disability, Life insurance, Defined benefit pension plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.