Physiotherapist - Physiotherapy

Nova Scotia Health; Sheet Harbour; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Physiotherapist for the Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital. The role involves assessing and treating patients across settings, with supervision of students and assistants.

Candidates should hold a Masters in Physiotherapy, be registered with NS College, and have current BCLS. The position is permanent full-time (75 hours biweekly) with competitive hourly compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
• Current BCLS certification
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Experience with neurological/neuro-surgical conditions an asset
• Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behavior change is an asset
• Effective teaching and patient education 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
• Travel may be required based upon the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain and functional limitations.
• Provide services in outpatient, inpatient and community settings.
• Educate and communicates with other health disciplines, the public, family members and caregivers.
• Supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Leadership

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Masters in Physiotherapy

NS Physiotherapists membership

Job description

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Req ID: 228597
Location: Central Zone, Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Department: OPCZ Physiotherapy ESH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 24-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. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

About You

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

• Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
• Current BCLS certification
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Experience with neurological/neuro-surgical conditions an asset
• Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behavior change is an asset
• Effective teaching and patient education 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
• Travel may be required based upon the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly

$52.77 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.

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.