Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Truro; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health services provider in Nova Scotia as a Physiotherapist, where you will assess and treat patients using holistic methods. This role involves collaboration with a diverse team to enhance patient care and promote health. You will have the opportunity to develop tailored treatment programs and supervise physiotherapy students. Embrace a fulfilling career that offers work-life balance and the chance to explore the beautiful Atlantic lifestyle. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and enjoy working in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and membership with the provincial licensing body required.
• Strong communication and assessment skills are essential for patient management.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with physical impairments and disabilities.
• Collaborate with clinical team to set goals and evaluate effectiveness.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Communication skills

Holistic treatment programs

Problem-solving

Competencies in other languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists

Annual BCLS certification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word processing software

Job description

Req ID: 195236
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: 23-Apr-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.

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapist reports to the Health Services Manager and assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients 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 regarding 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

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

• Bachelor's degree or entry-level Master's program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• WHMIS training and certification
• Additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas of practice (e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training, etc.)
• Access to a reliable vehicle as community visits may be required
• 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

$35.86 - $45.29 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.