Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a dedicated Physiotherapist to join their Rehabilitation Services team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with various impairments and collaborating with a clinical team to achieve optimal health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Physiotherapy, current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy, and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying the beautiful Atlantic lifestyle. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Relocation assistance up to $5,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized Physiotherapy program required.
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a community healthcare setting.
• Educate patients and communicate with other health professionals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR certification

Competencies in other languages

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Continuing education in orthopedics

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 184079
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Hants Community Hospital
Department: OPCZ Physiotherapy HCH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Jan-25

REPOST - Previously applied applicants are not required to reapply to be considered

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.

Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 - $10,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a community healthcare setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities.

The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members, and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and pain management.

The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of Physiotherapy Assistants.

About You

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

• Graduation from a university with a degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Continuing education course in the area of orthopedics is an asset
• Maintain current certification in CPR
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Competencies in other languages preferred, French an asset

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

Hours

• Permanent Full-Time (100%) position, 75 Hours Bi-Weekly

Compensation and Incentives

$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.