Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Services
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Physiotherapist is responsible for the physiotherapy management of neuromotor outpatients (both preschool and school age) as well as providing management for inpatients requiring rehabilitation services (approx. 0.5 FTE for preschool ambulatory care and 0.5FTE for inpatients and school age ambulatory care based in the health centre). The Physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative and monitoring basis. The physiotherapist works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, team leaders, and the Professional Practice Lead. The Physiotherapist consults and collaborates with other interdisciplinary team members both within the Health Centre and in the community. The Physiotherapist participates in the professional development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and subcommittees as appropriate. The Physiotherapist will also participate in the education of patients and families, Health Centre staff, and affiliated students. As a member of the Physiotherapy Service, the Physiotherapist will share responsibility with all IWK Physiotherapists for caseload coverage throughout the Health Centre as required, as well as weekend standby and call back coverage on a rotational basis.
Hours of Work
7.5 hours/shift, daytime. Some flexibility required.
Your Qualifications
• Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (C.P.A.) approved physiotherapy program required.
• License to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in rehabilitation required. Two (2) years of pediatric rehabilitation clinical experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, as well as the ability to work independently, is required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia’s Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, is required
• Postgraduate education in neuromotor pediatrics is an asset
• Clinical experience in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy practice preferred.
• Knowledge of Program-based Care is an asset.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset.
Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements, consideration may be given to those with relevant experience.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
I f you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Job Segment: Neurology, Pediatric, Rehabilitation, Respiratory, Healthcare
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
Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Services
About the role
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Rehabilitation Services, the Physiotherapist is responsible for the physiotherapy management of neuromotor outpatients (both preschool and school age) as well as providing management for inpatients requiring rehabilitation services (approx. 0.5 FTE for preschool ambulatory care and 0.5FTE for inpatients and school age ambulatory care based in the health centre). The Physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative and monitoring basis. The physiotherapist works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, team leaders, and the Professional Practice Lead. The Physiotherapist consults and collaborates with other interdisciplinary team members both within the Health Centre and in the community. The Physiotherapist participates in the professional development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and subcommittees as appropriate. The Physiotherapist will also participate in the education of patients and families, Health Centre staff, and affiliated students. As a member of the Physiotherapy Service, the Physiotherapist will share responsibility with all IWK Physiotherapists for caseload coverage throughout the Health Centre as required, as well as weekend standby and call back coverage on a rotational basis.
Hours of Work
7.5 hours/shift, daytime. Some flexibility required.
Your Qualifications
• Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (C.P.A.) approved physiotherapy program required.
• License to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience in rehabilitation required. Two (2) years of pediatric rehabilitation clinical experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings, as well as the ability to work independently, is required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal & written) skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia’s Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, is required
• Postgraduate education in neuromotor pediatrics is an asset
• Clinical experience in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy practice preferred.
• Knowledge of Program-based Care is an asset.
• Competencies in other languages are an asset.
Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements, consideration may be given to those with relevant experience.
Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing), you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
I f you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.
Job Segment: Neurology, Pediatric, Rehabilitation, Respiratory, Healthcare
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