Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with various impairments in diverse settings, including outpatient and inpatient care. You will collaborate with a passionate team, providing high-quality rehabilitation services while also educating patients and their families. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Nova Scotia. If you are a skilled professional looking to make a difference in the community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists required.
• Excellent communication skills and BCLS certification essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Computer Skills

BCLS

Competencies in Other Languages

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists

Tools

Statistics Input Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

Req ID: 165301
Location: Western Zone, Roseway Hospital
Department: OPWZ Physiotherapy RWH
Type of Employment: Casual Relief (3%) x 1
Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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

The Physiotherapist reports to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services. 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:

1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
2. Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
3. BCLS
4. Computer skills (statistics input, word processing)
5. 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.
6. 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

1. Casual Relief

Compensation and Incentives

$33.97- $42.89 Hourly

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.