Physiotherapist - Bone and Joint, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia as a Physiotherapist. In this pivotal role, you will assess and treat patients with various impairments, collaborating with a clinical team to enhance patient care. Your expertise will be vital in educating patients and their families about physiotherapy treatments and health promotion. This permanent, full-time position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a difference in the lives of many. If you are passionate about health and healing and possess strong teamwork skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized school.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Educate and communicate with health disciplines and caregivers.

Skills

Physiotherapy practice knowledge

Client focus

Collaboration and teamwork

Leadership abilities

Planning and organization

Communication skills

Bilingual (French preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Physiotherapist - Bone and Joint, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 196479
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Bone & Joint Inpatient Physio QEII
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Posting Closing Date: 19-Feb-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and pain management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

About You

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

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Maintains current certification in CPR
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated accountability
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization, and time management skills
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices, and organizational health
• Travel may be required based upon the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• This position does involve working evenings

Compensation and Benefits

$35.86 - $45.29 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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage before accepting the position.

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.