Physiotherapist

Ocean View; Eastern Passage; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Paid breaks and holidays

Life insurance

Health & dental benefits

Interdisciplinary team environment

Professional development

Job summary

Ocean View Continuing Care Centre in Eastern Passage, NS seeks a Physiotherapist to lead and deliver physiotherapy services to seniors in long-term care. You will assess, plan, and supervise a physiotherapy team while collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to achieve care goals.

The role requires ongoing education of staff, residents and families and active participation in Falls Prevention and Safe Resident Handling initiatives. Strong clinical leadership is expected.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy.
• Physiotherapy License in Good Standing with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.
• Experience in assessment and treatment planning in in-patient acute care, geriatrics or long-term care.
• Strong knowledge of Physiotherapy practice and quality improvement in long-term care.
• Leadership abilities, planning, organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and develop treatment plans for seniors in long-term care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to set care plan goals.
• Oversee physiotherapy service delivery and supervise PT assistants.
• Educate staff, residents and families on falls prevention, safe handling and mobility.
• Co-chair Falls Prevention and Safe Resident Handling & Mobility Committees.

Job description

Facility: Ocean View Continuing Care Centre
Location: Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia
Job Category: Physiotherapist (PT)
Position Available: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Facility Description:

Since 1967, Ocean View has been dedicated to our mission to provide person-directed care with compassion and grace. We work to enhance the lives of those we serve, ensuring a supportive environment for our 171 residents.

At Ocean View we are committed to our employee’s well‑being as well as providing a healthy work‑life balance through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Personalized Assistance to Health (PATH), ongoing Guarding Minds Initiatives, and promoting opportunities for education and professional development.

Your work at Ocean View will be meaningful as a part of our diverse team, including professionals from nursing, clinical dietetics, physiotherapy, recreation therapy, social work, spiritual care, occupational therapy, long‑term care assistants, and an active volunteer program.

Job Summary

The Physiotherapist reports to the Director of Quality and Professional Practice and oversees the delivery of physiotherapy services to seniors living in long term care. The physiotherapist completes assessments, develops treatment plans, collaborates with colleagues to determine care plan goals, oversees the physiotherapy team effectiveness, and provides clinical supervision to PT assistants The physiotherapist regularly educates long term care staff, residents and family members in several areas including falls management, safe resident handling and mobility. Effective leadership in a multidisciplinary team is a requirement of this position as the physiotherapist co-chairs the Falls Prevention and Safe Resident Handling & Mobility Committees.

Qualifications

• Masters or Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy License in Good Standing with the Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists
• Previous experience in assessment and treatment planning in in-patient acute care, geriatrics and/or long term care
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in continuous quality improvement in long term care
• Strong person-directed care and quality focus
• Knowledge regarding Falls Risk, Management & Assessment for those at high risk
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, planning, organization and time management skills
• Experience providing training/education is an asset
• Computer proficiency with MS Office Suite especially Excel
• Demonstrated accountability, collaboration and teamwork skills

We Offer

• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks, vacation and holidays
• Life insurance, Extended Health & Dental Benefits
• A supportive interdisciplinary work environment
• Professional growth development through internal and external training and education

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Hours of Work

The regular hours of work for this position are intended to be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Given the scope and responsibility of the role, there may be a need to flex hours outside this range.

Please be aware that OVCCC is a pet friendly environment.