Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Sydney; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a tertiary care setting, developing holistic treatment plans and supervising students and aides. The role emphasizes collaboration with the rehabilitation team and ongoing patient management.

The successful candidate will have a physiotherapy degree, regulatory membership, CPR certification, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques.
• Provide supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.
• Collaborate with colleagues to determine team goals and evaluate team effectiveness.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication with health disciplines

Multilingual (French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy

Tools

Outlook

Word processing

Statistics input

WHMS training

Job description

Req ID: 226792

Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: OPEZ Physiotherapy CBR

Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

Union: UNIFOR Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 23-Sep-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

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months
• Evenings and weekends may be required

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

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.