Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist to join its Rehabilitation Services team. This role involves assessing and treating patients, creating tailored rehabilitation programs, and collaborating with other health professionals. Candidates should hold a degree in Physiotherapy and relevant certifications. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional health care services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.
• Annual CPR certification and WHMIS training.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with impairments and disabilities.
• Develop holistic treatment programs and educate on health management.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists

Tools

GroupWise

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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Req ID: 204352

Location: Northern Zone, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

Department: OPNZ Physiotherapy CRHCC

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 3-Jul-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

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting 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 educated and communicated 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 collaborated 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, including various sites in Cumberland County.

About You

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

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists (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
• 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
• This position is approximately 22 months in length
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $49.74 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.

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. 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.

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