Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physiotherapist in Cape Breton to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a clinical setting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other health professionals and be responsible for developing holistic treatment programs. A Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy, membership with the provincial regulator, and CPR certification are required. The position offers competitive hourly pay ranging from $38.43 to $50.99, alongside comprehensive benefits including health and life insurance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical setting assessing and treating patients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Supervisory experience with physiotherapy students and assistants.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairments and disabilities.
• Develop holistic treatment programs using various techniques.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to meet patient goals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy

Membership with The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy

Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)

Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)

WHMIS training and certification

Competencies in other languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job Details

Req ID: 213704

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ Physiotherapy CBR

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

Posting Closing Date: 22-Dec-25

About The Opportunity

The Physiotherapist reports to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and 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 is educated and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers in regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. This position provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

As a member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities.

About You

• Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• WHMIS training and certification
• 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 (100%); 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• May be required to work weekends
• Travel to other sites is required and must have access to a reliable vehicle

Compensation And Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 Hourly

($52.77 Hourly with 25 years Physiotherapist experience)

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. Some opportunities may be eligible for our Employee Referral Program. If a Nova Scotia Health employee refers a candidate who is not working for the organization and the candidate is hired, the employee who made the referral may be eligible to earn up to $1000.

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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