Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel coverage

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain and functional limitations within the Aberdeen Hospital Rehabilitation Services. You will educate patients and collaborate with the clinical team to develop holistic treatment plans using exercises, manual and hydrotherapy techniques.

Requirements include a BSc/ MSc in Physiotherapy, licensure with the NS regulator, CPR certification and WHMIS, with French language skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or MSc in Physiotherapy
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College Regulator of Physiotherapy
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing)
• Annual CPR (BCLS) certification
• Annual WHMIS training and certification

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients within Rehabilitation Services
• Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education and therapies
• Educate patients, families and caregivers; collaborate with clinical team
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

French (optional)

Reliable transportation

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Physiotherapy

NS Regulator licensure

CPR (BCLS) certification

WHMIS certification

Tools

Word processing

Statistics input

Job description

• Req ID: 226882
• Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
• Department: OPNZ Rehabilitation Services
• Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
• Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
• Posting Closing Date: 5-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. 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 educates and communicates 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 collaborates 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.

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 Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS)
• Reliable transportation is required
• 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 bi-weekly

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 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

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.