Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; In loco; CAD 53.000 - 70.000; Part-time

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Descrizione del lavoro

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist in the Eastern Zone at Cape Breton Regional Hospital. The role involves assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with impairments, pain and functional limitations in a tertiary care setting.

You will supervise physiotherapy students and aides, collaborate with the clinical team and contribute to health promotion and patient management. An opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team and support education is available.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy.
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS).
• WHMS training and certification.
• Additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice.

Mansioni

• Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students and assistants.
• Collaborate with clinical team to set goals and evaluate effectiveness.
• Provide patient assessment, treatment planning and follow-up.
• Communicate with patients, families and other health professionals.

Conoscenze

Statistics input

Word processing

Outlook

Team collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

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Descrizione del lavoro

Req ID: 221080
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: OPEZ Physiotherapy CBR
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1
Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Nov-26

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Rehabilitation 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 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)
• WHMS 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

Hours

• Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly
• Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital

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 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.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.