Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 223710Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: OPNZ Rehabilitation ServicesType of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Jul-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services 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 educated and communicated with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.  The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborated with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participated in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities.  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.  Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital .The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body) Computer skills (electronic medical records, data submissions, Microsoft programs) Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS) Access to reliable transportation 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.Hours

Long Assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Approximately 14 months Travel to other sites is required. Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 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. 

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Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.   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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.