Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Services - Patient Recovery

Nova Scotia Health; New Glasgow; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital seeks a Physiotherapist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairments or disabilities. You will develop holistic treatment plans using exercises and manual therapies, and collaborate with other health disciplines to promote health and function.

You will supervise physiotherapy students and assistants, participate in team goals, and may work weekends across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Physiotherapy and current licensure.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body).
• Experience with electronic medical records and basic Microsoft tools.
• Annual CPR (BCLS) certification and WHMIS training/certification.
• Reliable transportation; French language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education and therapies.
• Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students and assistants.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in service planning.
• Occasional weekend work; provide services across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Tools

Electronic medical records

Microsoft programs

Job description

Nova Scotia Health's Northern Zone Aberdeen Hospital seeks a Physiotherapist to assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairments or disabilities. You will develop holistic treatment plans using exercises and manual therapies, and collaborate with other health disciplines to promote health and function.

You will supervise physiotherapy students and assistants, participate in team goals, and may work weekends across the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.