Jobs in Kingston, United States

Req ID: 181215
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 8-May-25

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.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus and up to $5,000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

Reporting to the Manager of Seniors, Western Zone, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist is a member of the Seniors LINCS interdisciplinary team and provides service primarily in the community setting. The Physiotherapist collaborates with other members of the care team as well as patients, family and caregivers to maximize the function and independence of patients. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and the assignment of and supervision of work of Rehabilitation Assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The PT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body, the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists.

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

• Bachelor's degree or entry level master's program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice, e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training, etc.
• 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.

• Permanent Full-time, 100% FTE, 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Evening/weekend/holidays may be required

$35.86 - $45.29 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.

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.