Physiotherapy Resident - Central Zone

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Dartmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health provider in Nova Scotia as a Physiotherapy Resident. This role offers a chance to work at various sites, providing quality care and treatment to patients. Ideal for recent graduates or international candidates with CAPR credentialing. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Master's degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current or eligible registration in a Resident capacity.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with impairments, pain, or disabilities.
• Develop holistic treatment programs and educate patients.
• Detailed medical history taking and standardized testing.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of additional languages

Education

Master's degree in Physiotherapy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Physiotherapy Residency

Req ID: #
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services to clients across Atlantic Canada. We aim to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team provides high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join our diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and thinkers today.

We employ professionals across the province and believe there's a place here for everyone, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. Our roles promote a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to explore and enjoy the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us to discover why many are choosing to move here.

About the Opportunity

Are you a recent graduate from a Physiotherapy Program or an international candidate who has completed credentialing with CAPR? We invite you to complete your Physiotherapy Residency with Nova Scotia Health, with opportunities available at multiple Central Zone sites: Hants Community Hospital, QEII, Dartmouth General Hospital.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to sponsoring you during your Residency. For placement requirements, licensing, and exams, please visit: Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager and assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with impairments, pain, or disabilities in a tertiary care setting. Responsibilities include detailed medical history taking, standardized testing, developing holistic treatment programs, and educating patients and other health professionals on health promotion and patient management.

About You

We invite applications from candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Graduation from a Master's degree in Physiotherapy or an acceptable equivalent
• Current or eligible registration in a Resident capacity with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists and eligibility for Canadian Physiotherapy Association membership
• Current CPR certification
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of additional languages, especially French, is an asset

Hours

- Permanent full-time positions

- 14-18 month long assignments, full-time

- Post-Residency placement opportunities within Rehabilitation Services or other positions across Nova Scotia Health

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly rate: $36.58

Benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Next Steps

Thank you for your interest. A recruiter will contact you to discuss your qualifications and potential opportunities.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. For more information, visit us at usrecruitment.services-nshanshealth.ca.