Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; Presencial; CAD 53.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

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Health benefits

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Descripción de la vacante

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Colchester East Hants Health Centre is seeking a Physiotherapist to assess and treat patients in a tertiary care setting. You will design holistic rehab plans using exercises, education and modalities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role requires a BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy and provincial licensure; weekend shifts may be required. Fluency in French is an asset, and a strong commitment to patient-centered care is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy or Master of Science in Physiotherapy.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body).
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education and modalities.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants; collaborate with the clinical team.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

French language

Educación

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Herramientas

Computer skills

Descripción del empleo

Req ID: 219155

Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre

Department: OPNZ Rehabilitation Services

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

CUPE Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26

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 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 educated and communicated with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborated with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participated in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, GroupWise)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS)
• Access to reliable transportation
• 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; 75 hours bi-weekly

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.

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.