Physiotherapist, Women's and Newborn Health Program

Job summary

The physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up for prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in the education of patients, families, and students.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Company : IWK Health Req ID: 226376 Department/Program: Allied Health RACMMG, Women's & Newborn Health Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAPUnion Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining UnitCompensation: $38.4318 - $52.7714 /hourClosing Date: September 22, 2026 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive. Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager, Prenatal Care Team, the Physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up (as indicated) on a direct, consultative, and monitoring basis for ambulatory services (prenatal/postpartum) and inpatient services (including postpartum, high-risk prenatal, gynecology/breast health). The Physiotherapist works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team 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 Shifts Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per shift. Weekend standby and call back coverage on a rotational basis.Your Qualifications Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) approved Physiotherapy Program required. Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, to practice by the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (NSRPT) required. Minimum two (2) years clinical experience preferred. Clinical experience in physiotherapy management of prenatal/postpartum care preferred. Post-graduate education in prenatal/postpartum management and pelvic health (including internal palpation) preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in assessment and intervention for women’s health required. Pediatric experience preferred (for centre-wide coverage responsibilities). Demonstrated excellence in clinical care: commitment to evidence -based practice. Demonstrated commitment to post-graduate education. Demonstrated ability to work within interprofessional collaborative practice framework and the ability to work independently. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication (verbal and written) required. Demonstrated excellent time management, organization, and problem-solving skills required. Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family-Centred Care required. Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required. Knowledge of program-based care is an asset. Competency in other languages is considered an asset. 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. If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

What you’ll do

The physiotherapist provides assessment, intervention, and follow-up for prenatal, postpartum, and gynecological patients in both ambulatory and inpatient settings. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in the education of patients, families, and students.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of a CPA-approved physiotherapy program and licensed by the NSRPT. A minimum of two years of clinical experience and post-graduate education in prenatal, postpartum, and pelvic health are preferred.

Benefits

• Wellness programs • Training and mentorship opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Physiotherapy
• Prenatal care
• Postpartum care
• Pelvic health
• Internal palpation
• Clinical assessment
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient education
• Evidence-based practice
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Family-centred care
• Basic life support
• Palpation
• Clinical Experience
• Pelvic Health
• Physical Therapy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Management
• Pediatrics
• Communication
• Disabilities
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Gynecology
• Health Sciences
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Postpartum Care
• Prenatal Care
• Primary Care
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Physiotherapist
• Physical Therapist
• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapists