Occupational Therapist - Amherst, NS

Occupational Therapist - Lifemark Physiotherapy Amherst

Amherst, NS

Full-time or part-time | Flexible schedule

• Additional Info: $10,000 signing bonus is offered, along with a relocation allowance to support your move**
  
  
  

Start date: As soon as possible

Grow Your Career With Us

There comes a point when you start looking for more than just a job.

You want to keep learning.

You want to be surrounded by colleagues who inspire you.

You want to work in an environment where your ideas are heard, and your development is a priority.

Your role

As an Occupational Therapist, you will play an essential role in your patients’ rehabilitation journey. Through a personalized approach focused on their goals, you will support them in returning to their daily, professional and personal activities.

You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, musculoskeletal conditions, mental health and return-to-work rehabilitation.

In your day-to-day role, you will:

• Assess your patients’ functional abilities and needs.
• Develop and implement personalized treatment plans based on best practices.
• Support patients in achieving an optimal return to activities of daily living, work and leisure.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide guidance to patients, their families and other partners involved in their rehabilitation.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development of your clinical practice.
  
  
  

At Lifemark, we believe that the best care starts with professionals who feel supported, inspired, and encouraged to grow.

Whether you are just beginning your career or are an experienced physiotherapist, we offer an environment where you can develop your expertise, and practice with confidence.

When You Join Us, You’ll Benefit From:

• $1,500/year professional development allowance.
• Additional funded training based on your career goals.
• Development support tailored to your needs, with a focus on long-term partnership.
• Structured mentorship program.
• Comprehensive onboarding program for new graduates.
• Opportunities to develop specialized clinical expertise.
• Daily collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunities to grow into clinical leadership, management, or professional development roles.
• Career opportunities across a network of 48 clinics in Atlantic Canada
  
  
  

Because Your Well-Being Matters Just as Much as Your Patients’:

• Competitive hourly salary
• 6-12 months of guaranteed pay while you focus on building your case load
• Flexible schedule.
• Group benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Vacation and wellness days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts at Shoppers Drug Mart.
• WorkPerks program.
• Employee referral program offering up to $5,000.
• Employee share ownership program.
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

More than a CV, we are looking for someone who is passionate about their profession and motivated by the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of their patients.

You may be the right fit if you:

• Put patients at the heart of your practice.
• Enjoy learning and sharing your knowledge.
• Value teamwork and collaboration.
• Demonstrate independence, professionalism, and empathy.
• Want to grow both personally and professionally.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Active license in good standing with your provincial regulatory college.
• Candidates holding a temporary/provisional licence are also encouraged to apply.
• Professional liability insurance, where required.
  
  
  

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?

Whether you are actively looking for a new challenge or simply curious to learn more about what we have to offer, we would love to meet you.

Apply today and discover what your career can become at Lifemark.