Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Town of Berwick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks a Physiotherapist in the Western Zone to deliver high-quality patient care. The role entails assessing and treating functional limitations, educating others, and supervising students. A flexible work environment is offered with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package including health and dental

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Valid physiotherapy degree from accredited university.
• Required provincial licensing and CPR certification.
• Courses in specialized areas like cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with impairments or disabilities.
• Educate and communicate with health disciplines and caregivers.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy

Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists

Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 197306
Location: Western Zone, Western Kings Memorial Health Centre
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy WKM
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1
Healthcare P osition
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

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. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. 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's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring 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

This posting will accept applicants who are Physiotherapy Residents

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

Hours

• Full-Time Long Assignment - 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
• Approximately 12-month assignment - possibility of extension after the 12 months
• Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays

Compensation and Benefits

$35.86 - $45.28 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.

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. 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.

About the company

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is a provincial health authority serving Nova Scotia, Canada.

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