Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dartmouth is seeking a Physiotherapist to assess and treat patients in an acute care environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Physiotherapy and membership with the provincial regulatory body. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment programs and coordinating with healthcare teams. This is a full-time casual position with competitive hourly compensation. Candidates must also have certification in CPR and WHMIS.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook).
• Annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) required.
• Annual WHMIS training and certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients in an acute care setting.
• Develop personalized treatment programs using various techniques.
• Educate and communicate with health disciplines and patient families.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Written communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy

Job description

Req ID: 213901

Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital

Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's

Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%)

Position: NSGEU Healthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 30-Dec-25

About The Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in an acute 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 educates and communicates 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. 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. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital.

About You

• Master's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body)
• Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
• Annual Cardio‑pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification (WHMIS)
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Full Time Long Assignment; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 12 month term; Dates are subject to change

Compensation And Benefits

38.43 - 50.99Hourly

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.