Join the Northwood team!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for an Occupational Therapist to join our SMARTech in Halifax!

Major Responsibilities:

• Using a co-managed approach to care, consults with residents and provides assessments in an occupational therapy context (physical abilities, physical environment, mental abilities, social and emotional supports available, occupational performance)
• Functions as the Team Lead for the SMARTech project
• Builds capacity with respect to assistive technology at Northwood, supporting learning and advancement of occupational therapy practice within continuing care
• Positions SMARTech participants as a partner in health and social care at the level they choose, including choices about when to let others act on their behalf.
• Recommends the needed digital support network for participants to adopt the digital lifestyle of their choice.
• Uses an inquisitive and creative approach to source out technology solutions for identified challenges.
• Responds to questions re knowledge, research evidence and best practices on how technology can enable quality of life.
• Fosters professional relationships with researchers, innovators, and clinicians working in the assistive technology field.
• Recommends and oversees the installation and implementation of assistive technologies for resident performance
• Completes administrative duties (e.g. tracking statistics and referrals, communicates with internal and external stakeholders).
• Collaborates with nursing team to plan interventions for residents.
• Instructs and educates internal stakeholders.
• Completes written funding requests for resident specific equipment.
• Flexibility in work schedule to meet the demands of the position

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with Nova Scotia Society of Occupational Therapists
• Current registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
• Membership in the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists or have established eligibilty
• Two years of relevant work experience
• Long-term care experience is considered an asset
• Experience with special equipment is considered an asset
• Excellent Communication, Organization, Interpersonal, and Problem solving skills.
• Must be Patient, Supportive, Empathetic, Positive Attitude, Respectful and Professional
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis

Salary: As per the Northwood Scale

Start Date: Immediately

Hours of Work: 40 hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer that encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only selected applicants for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.nwood.ns.ca. If this exciting opportunity interests you please click "Apply" now.