Physiotherapist - HI Medical/Surgical, Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist for a full-time position at the Halifax Infirmary. This role is responsible for patient assessments and treatment in a collaborative clinical team, engaging in health promotion and providing supervision to students and assistants. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and potential for benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan for permanent roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent.
• Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to determine team goals and participate in evaluation.
• Educate patients and caregivers about health promotion and physiotherapy treatment.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Competencies in other languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Current registration with Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy

Certification in CPR

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 204254
Location: Central Zone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100% ) x 1
NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 6-Jun-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. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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 with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

The incumbent may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio.

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
• Continuing education course in area of interest is an asset
• Maintains current certification in CPR
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 13 month term; Dates are subject to change
• This positionworks shifts over a 7 day per week schedule, including weekends & holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 - $47.35 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

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 Healthcarebargaining unitposition. 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, prior to 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.