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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, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of 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 a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check outnovascotiato see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity


Are you an upcoming graduate from a Physiotherapy Program or an international candidate who has completed the credentialling process with CAPR? We invite you to complete your Physiotherapy Residency with Nova Scotia Health. We have opportunities in facilities throughout Western Nova Scotia:


Positions available at multiple Northern Zone sites:Aberdeen Hospital, All Saints Springhill Hospital, Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, South Cumberland Community Care Centre, Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital

Nova Scotia Health is committed to sponsoring you during your Residency. For information regarding placement requirements, licensing and exams :Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists - Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (nsphysio)

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. Physiotherapy assessment involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performing specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis. Holistic treatment programs are developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.

About You
We invite you if you meet the following requirements:


-Graduation from a Master's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
-Current or eligible for registrationin a Resident capacity with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
-Current certification in CPR
-Effective communication and interpersonal skills
-Computer competency with Microsoft office suite
-Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred


Hours
-Positions available at various sites across the zone
-Full-timePermanent positions
-12–18-month long assignment, full-timepositions
-Following your Residency, you will either be placed into open unfilled positions within Rehabilitation Services, or you can apply for advertised positions throughout Nova Scotia Health

Compensation and Benefits

$36.58 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.

Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position.A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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+ and self-identify.

If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, usrecruitment.services-nshanshealth.ca