Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Travel assistance

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority in Halifax is seeking a Physiotherapist to join the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury team. You will assess, treat and educate patients with impairments, pain and functional limitations in a tertiary care setting, and collaborate with colleagues to advance program development and evaluation.

The role includes supervising physiotherapy students and assistants, coordinating care with other health disciplines, and participating in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapists.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Strong interpersonal and teaching skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients in a tertiary care setting with impairments or pain.
• Educate patients, families, and other health professionals on physiotherapy and pain management.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants; contribute to program development.
• Collaborate with the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services team; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Membership with Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapists

Current BCLS certification

Job description

Req ID: 228012
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Neuro/SCI Physiotherapy
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and 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, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The physiotherapist assesses diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

About You

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

• Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapists
• Current BCLS certification
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Experience with neurological/neuro-surgical conditions an asset
• Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behavior change is an asset
• Effective teaching and patient education skills
• Demonstrated accountability
• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
• Travel may be required based upon the position
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly
• Approximately 12 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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