Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Job summary

The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting to address impairments, pain, and functional limitations. They also collaborate with clinical teams, supervise students and assistants, and educate patients and caregivers on health management.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 219155Location: Northern Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre Department: OPNZ Rehabilitation ServicesType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26Nova 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. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About 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.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 or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body) Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, GroupWise) 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 Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly Compensation and Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 hourly $52.77 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer 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. 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. 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.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 in a tertiary care setting to address impairments, pain, and functional limitations. They also collaborate with clinical teams, supervise students and assistants, and educate patients and caregivers on health management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists. Additional requirements include BCLS and WHMIS certifications, along with strong communication skills and access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• written 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
• BCLS certification
• WHMIS training
• Computer skills
• Communication
• French Language
• Computer Literacy
• Public Health
• Physical Therapy
• Statistics
• Mental Health
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Health Promotion
• Patient Treatment
• Disabilities
• Continuing Care
• Word Processing
• Primary Health Care
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Medical History Documentation
• Patient Management Software
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Healing
• Holism
• Team Effectiveness

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Physical Therapist/Rehabilitation Manager
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists

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