Physiotherapy Resident - Northern Zone
Top Benefits
About the role
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 apply 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 please visit: Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists - Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (nsphysio.com)
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 to apply 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 registration in 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-time Permanent positions
- 12–18-month long assignment, full-time positions
- 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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
Physiotherapy Resident - Northern Zone
Top Benefits
About the role
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 apply 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 please visit: Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists - Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (nsphysio.com)
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 to apply 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 registration in 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-time Permanent positions
- 12–18-month long assignment, full-time positions
- 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.
About Nova Scotia Health Authority
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.
We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.
Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.
Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning
Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations