Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Kentville; Hybrid; CAD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority invites applications for a Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation Services at Valley Regional Hospital. This permanent, part-time position (15 hours biweekly) involves assessing, diagnosing and treating patients across outpatient, inpatient and community settings, with supervision of students and collaboration with the health team.

You will hold a physiotherapy degree, be licensed in Nova Scotia, maintain CPR certification, and ideally speak French.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator (Provincial licensing body).
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS).
• Additional courses/education/training in specialized areas (e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training).
• Competencies in other languages are assets; French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.
• Provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings and educate/communicate with the health team and families.
• Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students and assistants.
• Collaborate with other health disciplines and contribute to program development.

Education

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

French language competency preferred

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 227571
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy VRH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (20%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 20-Oct-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. 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 Physiotherapy Regulator (Provincial licensing body)
• 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, part-time position; 15 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.98 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.

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.

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