Physiotherapy Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant for the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services at Dartmouth General Hospital. The role supports patient movement and function under a physiotherapist's direction and requires organization, communication, and teamwork.

Permanent full-time position (75 hours biweekly) with hourly wages of $25.84–$30.85, based at Dartmouth General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Physiotherapy Assistant program.
• Inpatient experience is an asset.
• CPR qualification is required.
• Ability to communicate with patients, families and staff.
• Co-operative and strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational ability to manage changing staffing and caseloads.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Second language skills (French) are an asset.
• Criminal record check (Vulnerable Sector Search) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and proficient physiotherapy activities as directed by the physiotherapist.
• Assist with patient education to promote movement, function and activity.
• Check and clean equipment; maintain treatment and storage areas.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

French (asset)

Education

Physiotherapy Assistant program (Community College)

Job description

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Physiotherapy Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Req ID: 227216
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital
Department: OPCZ DGH & TA's
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Program Manager and under the supervision of the registered Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families and groups to help educate and promote movement, function and activity. Physiotherapy Assistants are responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities that have been assigned by the physiotherapist for patients coping with temporary or permanent limitations in movement and daily function. They enable clients to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the implementation and to the modification of physiotherapy programs and services. The Physiotherapy Assistant also checks and cleans equipment and maintains treatment and storage areas.

The Physiotherapy Assistant may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio within a 7-day service.

About You

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

• Grade XII plus graduation from a recognized Community College Physiotherapy Assistant program; or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an inpatient setting considered an asset
• Must be qualified in CPR
• Previous experience with orthopedic population considered an asset
• Previous experience dealing with physically and/or cognitively impaired patients an asset
• Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both patients/families and staff
• Must be co-operative and possess good interpersonal skills to be able to work with physiotherapy team members
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants will be screened on the above qualifications. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meetknowledge and competencies in their cover letter and resume. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.84 - $30.85 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.

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.
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.

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