Physiotherapist, Orthopaedic Care Team

IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Physiotherapist to manage pediatric referrals for the orthopaedic service. The role covers inpatients, outpatients, and external referrals with direct, consultative care and ongoing follow-up.

The successful candidate will be CPA-approved, NSCP-licensed, with at least two years’ clinical experience (pediatric orthopaedics preferred) and BLS within the last year. Weekend standby and rotation coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CPA-approved Physiotherapy program.
• Licensed member of the NSCP in good standing.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience; paediatric orthopaedics preferred.
• Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS within last 12 months or renewal.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team and independently.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• French and/or Arabic language skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy management for pediatric referrals to orthopaedics.
• Conduct assessment, intervention and follow-up as indicated.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team for optimal patient care.
• Participate in education of patients, families, staff and students.
• Share caseload coverage including weekends and on-call as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Family centered care

Bilingual asset

Education

CPA-approved program

NSCP licensed

Job description

Company : IWK Health

Req ID : 228073

Department/Program : Orthopaedic Clinic/Team , Children's Medical Care

Location : Halifax

Type of Employment : Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date : ASAP

Union Status : NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit

Compensation : $ 38.4318 - $ 52.7714 /hour

Closing Date : 27-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Ambulatory Surgical Care, the Physiotherapist is responsible for the physiotherapy management of pediatric referrals for the orthopaedic service. The caseload includes both inpatients of the Orthopaedic Service as well as outpatients referred through the Orthopaedic Clinic and from external sources. The Physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative and monitoring basis. The Physiotherapist works in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide optimal care to patient and families. The Physiotherapist works in collaboration with the Physiotherapy Professional Practice Chief. The Physiotherapist participates in the education of patients/families, Health Centre staff, and students, as well as in care team and discipline meetings. The Physiotherapist shares responsibility with all Physiotherapists to provide caseload coverage throughout the Health Centre, as well as weekend standby and call back coverage on a rotational basis.

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday 7.5 hours/shift, as well as weekend standby and call back coverage on a rotational basis.

Your Qualifications

• Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Associations (C.P.A.) approved Physiotherapy program required.
• Licensed member (in good-standing) of the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (NSCP) required.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience required; paediatric orthopaedic experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate required
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and leadership skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings as well as the ability to work independently required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organization and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centered Care required.
• Certification in post graduate competencies (Orthopedics-related) an asset.
• Recent Clinical experience in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy practice preferred.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French and Arabic preferred.

In the event that no applicants meet the experience requirements, candidates with less experience may be considered.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

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