Physiotherapist - Community Hearts in Motion

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 99,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Central Zone invites applications for a Physiotherapist to join the Community Hearts in Motion program. You assess, exercise prescribe, educate, and coordinate care for patients referred to cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation across NSHA sites.

You will work as part of a clinical team, provide patient education, precept students, and may travel between three program sites with your own vehicle; the role is a long-assignment part-time 67.5 hours biweekly.

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized program.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
• Current BLS certification, including AED.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Educate patients and manage care as part of a clinical team.
• Coordinate and monitor exercise programs across community sites; progress patients.
• Precept and supervise students and volunteers where applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Mindfulness approach

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Registered with NS College of Physiotherapy

BLS certification (AED)

Job description

Physiotherapist - Community Hearts in Motion

Req ID: 226162
Location: CentralZone,Mumford Professional Centre
Department: OPCZ Cardiovascular/Pulmonary
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly PT long-assignment(90%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapist assesses, provides individualized exercise prescription, educates, and manages patients as part of a team, for patients referred to the Hearts and Health in Motion Program for primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiovascular risk factor modification. The Physiotherapy assessments include obtaining a detailed medical history, exercise history, precautions to exercise, and risk stratification for subsequent events. Programs are developed using exercise, education, risk factor modification, and goal setting with motivational communication to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The Physiotherapist provides organization for the exercise programs with monitoring and progression of patients. The Physiotherapist educates and counsels patients on exercise and activities outside of the program and works to meet patient-centered goals.

The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, family members and caregivers, and the general public with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and patient management. Reporting to the Program Lead, Health Services Manager, and Medical Director, the Physiotherapist is a member of a clinical team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, and participates in research, the evaluation of program outcomes, team effectiveness, problem solving, and sharing responsibilities. The Physiotherapist supports the development of students through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing teaching, supervision, and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of volunteers.

About You

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

• Graduation from a university with a degree in Physiotherapy or 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
• Current BLS certification, including AED
• At least two years of recent clinical experience preferred
• Cardiac Rehab or Cardiac experience preferred
• Experience with developing and delivering patient group education an asset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an approach of mindfulness (experience with respectful workplace programs/policies)
• Experience and/or training in motivational communication and behaviour change techniques an asset in both individual assessment and patient group teaching
• Ability to respond and cope with stressful or emergency situations
• Dynamic work environment includes the need to be flexible with programming changes to meet demands and team coverage
• Moderate to High amount of walking and physical activity on a daily basis in the exercise room and in travelling to and from community sites (includes lifting)
• Work area includes three program sites within NSHA with travel between sites (must have own vehicle)
• Able to work with patients in confined spaces between exercise equipment
• Able to lift and transport moderate to heavy equipment within and between sites
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment part-time position; 67.5 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

$52.77 with 25 years Physiotherapist experience

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.

Job Segment: Rehabilitation, Pulmonary, Healthcare, Research