Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Travel

Long-term disability

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist for Western Zone at Queens General Hospital. The role covers outpatient, inpatient and community care with supervision of students and assistants. Excellent communication and collaboration with health teams are essential.

Applicants should hold a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy, be registered, and maintain CPR certification. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Physiotherapy and licensure with regulator.
• Computer skills including statistics input, word processing and Outlook.
• Annual CPR certification (BCLS) required.
• Experience in diverse physiotherapy areas and languages is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in outpatient, inpatient and community settings.
• Educate and communicate with other health disciplines and caregivers.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Computer skills

Multilingual abilities

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Tools

Outlook

Word processing

Statistics input

Job description

Req ID: 219232

Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital

Department: OPWZ Physiotherapy QGH

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

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26

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 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. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

About You

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

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College Physiotherapy Regulator
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice, e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training, etc
• 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 biweekly
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.98 hourly

• health
• dental
• travel
• long-term disability
• life insurance coverage
• defined benefit pension plan

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.