Outpatient Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist

Apply outpatient hand therapy expertise as an Occupational Therapist at Dartmouth General Hospital in Dartmouth. Manage individualized care through assessment and treatment.

Reporting to the Program Manager, this part-time Occupational Therapist supports Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services. The position serves clients in outpatient hand therapy, restoring or maintaining function across self-care, productivity, and leisure. You will manage a busy caseload while collaborating with clients, caregivers, families, and healthcare teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consultation, assessment, treatment, evaluation, and follow-up
• Establish individualized treatment plans and goals with clients
• Prioritize daily issues using clinical judgement and decision-making
• Educate and support clients, families, and caregivers
• Contribute to occupational therapy student education and assistant supervision

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Licensure with the College of Occupational Therapists of Nova Scotia
• Current BCLS certification
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Custom splinting and fabrication experience considered an asset

Bring clinical judgement, hand therapy capabilities, and collaborative care skills to Dartmouth General Hospital's Occupational Therapy team.