Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Team Lead - Continuing Care

 Req ID: 224249
Location: Central Zone, Joseph Howe Centre 
Department: CC Community OT/PT CZ
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Team Leader provides leadership, innovation, and support to their clinical program area, with the goal of providing collaborative, evidence-based, person-centered care to clients and families. The Team Leader works closely with the Continuing Care Team & Program Managers, external home support and nursing service providers, Rehabilitation and Supportive Care service partners, community agencies and organizations, and other provincial team members and partners to promote person-centered care within the Continuing Care Portfolio.  The Team Leader takes an active lead role in the promotion and coordination of clinical education opportunities for health professional students. This position is 60% Team Lead / 40% Clinical (OT or PT depending on discipline)

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
• Five years recent related experience including 2 years of community-based experience.  An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Licensed and member in good standing with the relevant professional licensing body; Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator or Nova Scotia Occupational Therapy Regulator
• Emergency First Aid and CPR certification are required
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention training required
• Experience with facilitating teams
• Ability to work within a changing environment and must demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on new assignments
• Strong problem-solving skills and clinical reasoning
• Excellent communication skills; written & verbal
• Effective decision-making, critical thinking and problem solving skills in a pressure situation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health.
• Experience across the continuum of care and knowledge of the Continuing Care program
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team and in a self­ directed environment, exercising strong leadership, organization, time management, judgment and decision-making skills
• Valid driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment, full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately a 13-month assignment

Compensation and Benefits

$43.07 - $55.10 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. 

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 

​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.