Occupational Therapist, Transitional Health

Job Number: J1125-0573 Job Title: Occupational Therapist, Transitional Health Job Category: Allied Health (PT, OT, PTA/OTA, Social Work, Dietitian, Recreation & Wellness, Music Therapy) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Date Posted: November 19, 2025 Closing Date: December 19, 2025 Number of Positions: 1
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If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for an Occupational Therapist to join our West Bedford Transitional Health team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Through an innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Shannex proudly operates the province's first transitional health facility in West Bedford. This facility provides specialized care for NSH patients in the central zone who no longer require hospital care but need additional support and services before safely returning home or to their community.

Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Occupational Therapist is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Part of the allied health team, working in collaboration with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Recreation Programmers, Social Workers, Dietitians, nursing team, care team, and Nurse Practitioners, to support patients' functional goals for discharge.
• Responsible for prioritizing and managing their own caseload and participates in the patient's overall plan of care, providing consultation, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the site setting, the patient's home and/or their community.
• Works in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate, restore and/or maintain the patient's optimal level of function in the areas of self-care, productivity, and leisure, depending on service area.
• Assesses, administers, and interprets standardized and non-standardized tests and evaluations to assess patients with occupational therapy related concerns such as level of independence in activities of daily living, seating and mobility, swallowing and meal texture, pressure reduction and skin integrity.
• Coordinates management of facility equipment; contacts suppliers for service and maintenance of wheelchairs, Geri chairs and power wheelchairs.
• Designs and produces adaptive equipment, utensils, splints, or other orthotic devices as needed for use by patients; instructs patients and staff in the proper use of the equipment.
• Completes progress observations tests of occupational therapy treatment provided.
• Outlines work assignments.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates the work of the team.
• Oversees the full recruitment process for new members of the team.
• Manages the professional development of the team.
• In consultation with Human Resources Department, manages team member issues.
• Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to occupational therapy treatment program and patient needs and maintains treatment records as required.
• Documents in patient health care record in accordance with established standards.

• Additional duties as required.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Bachelor/Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the provincial Association of Occupational Therapists
• Minimal 1-year clinical experience
• Proof of valid CPR & Emergency First Aid Certification required
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology as related to the practice of occupational therapy
• Knowledge of the use of adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, utensils, and splints.
• Experience using Electronic Health Record system considered an asset
• Previous experience working in acute care, and/or a comparable environment considered an asset

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com.

If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today!

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.