Physiotherapy Assistant

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

Job summary

Nova Scotia Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapy Assistant to join Rehabilitation Services at Harbourview Hospital. You will support physiotherapists, assist with education, and help patients achieve their physiotherapy goals across all health stages.

A collaborative inter-professional team environment awaits. The role requires completion of an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant Program (or diploma), BLS-C, strong communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant Program (or diploma).
• BLS-C certification.
• Ability to communicate well with patients, families and health care team members.
• Must be cooperative with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with physiotherapy and health care team members.
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels.
• Previous experience with physically/cognitively impaired people is an asset.
• Knowledge of body mechanics, anatomy, basic computer skills and training in electro-physical agents and other physiotherapy interventions.
• Knowledge of common diseases and disabilities and their treatments, precautions and contraindications.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset; French preferred.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Rehabilitation Assistant Program or diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Physiotherapy Assistant - Rehabilitation Services

Req ID: 225595
Location: Eastern Zone, Harbourview Hospital
Department: OPEZ Physiotherapy HV
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: UNIFORHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 3-Sep-26

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) is an active member of the health care team who works with individuals, families and groups to educate, promote health, and increase or maintain function and activity throughout all stages of health and complexities of illness. As part of an inter-professional team, the PTA works effectively to provide optimal physiotherapy care and to assist the patient in achieving their physiotherapy goals. The PTA motivates and encourages the patient to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the valuation, implementation and ongoing modification of the patient's physiotherapy program and by participating in the provision of holistic and comprehensive physiotherapy care. PTAs can complete standardized outcome measures as part of the physiotherapist's assessment and implement assigned physiotherapy treatment plans, in alignment with national and provincial physiotherapy standards. The PTA is responsible to communicate frequently with the physiotherapist and to obtain the relevant information to provide safe accountable care. The PTA incorporates critical thinking, effective communication, and formal education to deliver high quality of care to patients.

About You

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

• Completed an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant Program (or diploma)
• BLS-C
• Ability to communicate well with patients, their families and health care team members
• Must be cooperative and possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with physiotherapy and health care team members
• Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels
• Previous experience working with physically and/or cognitively impaired people is an asset
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics, anatomy, basic computer skills and training in electro-physical agents and other physiotherapy specific interventions
• Knowledge of common diseases and disabilities as well as the treatments, precautions and contraindications for them
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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.

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.