Physiotherapist - Inpatient Unit

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Central Zone at Hants Community Hospital. The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, and treat patients, developing holistic treatment plans using exercises, education, and manual, electrical, and hydrotherapy techniques.

You will supervise students and physiotherapy assistants, collaborate with a clinical team, and communicate with patients, families, and other health professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Master of Science in Physiotherapy required.
• Nova Scotia College Regulator of Physiotherapy licensing is mandatory.
• Proficiency with computer skills including statistics input and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment or disability using evidence-based physiotherapy techniques.
• Educate patients and families and collaborate with the clinical team on treatment plans.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants; participate in team evaluation and quality improvement.
• Occasional weekend work across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio may be required.

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Tools

GroupWise

Job description

Req ID: 228472
Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital
Department: OPCZ Physiotherapy HCH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 4-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. Physiotherapy assessment involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performing specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis. Holistic treatment programs are developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participated in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital .The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, GroupWise)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS)
• Access to reliable transportation as community visits may be required
• 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

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

$52.77 hourly with 25 years of 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.

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.

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.