Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (CZ - Med-Surg-HH)

Nova Scotia Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Physiotherapist for the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services portfolio at the QEII campus. The role involves clinical assessment and treatment of patients with impairments and functional limitations in a tertiary care setting, along with education and collaboration with the health team.

You will supervise physiotherapy students and assistants while promoting patient self-management and continuing program development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university.
• Registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice and program evaluation skills.
• Effective teaching and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess diagnoses and treat patients in a tertiary care setting.
• Educate and communicate with other health disciplines, patients, families and caregivers.
• Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Team collaboration

Patient education

Leadership

Time management

French (asset)

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Registration with Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists

Current BCLS certification

Job description

Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (CZ - Med-Surg-HH)

Req ID: 228923
Location: CentralZone,Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI
Type of Employment: CasualHourly PT long-assignment(90%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Nov-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio the Physiotherapist is a member of a clinical team and 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 College of Physiotherapists
• Current BCLS certification
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Effective teaching and patient education skills
• Demonstrated accountability
• Effective promotion of patient self-management skills
• 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
• 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

• Long assignment part-time position; 67.5 hours biweekly
• Approximately 13 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 hourly
$52.77 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer

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.