Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Job summary

The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments or functional limitations using various therapeutic techniques. They also educate patients and caregivers while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants within a clinical team.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 226882Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital Department: OPNZ Rehabilitation ServicesType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 5-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients 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. 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 collaborates 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 College Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body) Computer skills (statistics input, word processing) Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS) Reliable transportation is required 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 hourlySuccessful 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied 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.

What you’ll do

The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments or functional limitations using various therapeutic techniques. They also educate patients and caregivers while supervising physiotherapy students and assistants within a clinical team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Physiotherapy and maintain active membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists. Additional requirements include BCLS and WHMIS certifications, along with strong communication and computer skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Travel insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physiotherapy
• Patient assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment planning
• Manual therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Patient education
• Clinical supervision
• Interpersonal communication
• Written communication
• Computer skills
• BCLS certification
• WHMIS training
• Communication
• Rehabilitation
• Innovation
• French Language
• Computer Literacy
• Physical Therapy
• Statistics
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Health Promotion
• Patient Treatment
• Disabilities
• Word Processing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Medical History Documentation
• Patient Management Software
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Healing
• Holism
• Team Effectiveness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Physical Therapist/Rehabilitation Manager
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists