Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital seeks a Physiotherapist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairments or disabilities. You will develop holistic treatment plans using exercises and manual therapies, and collaborate with other health disciplines to promote health and function.

You will supervise physiotherapy students and assistants, participate in team goals, and may work weekends across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Physiotherapy and current licensure.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body).
• Experience with electronic medical records and basic Microsoft tools.
• Annual CPR (BCLS) certification and WHMIS training/certification.
• Reliable transportation; French language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education and therapies.
• Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students and assistants.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in service planning.
• Occasional weekend work; provide services across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft programs

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 224057
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Physiotherapy ARH
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26

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.

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 Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (electronic medical records, data submissions, Microsoft programs)
• 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

• Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

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.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discriminations, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identified as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.