Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Job summary

The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with impairments, pain, and functional disabilities across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers, as well as supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 219232 Location: Western Zone, Queens General Hospital Department: OPWZ Physiotherapy QGH Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT ( 100% ) x 1 CUPE Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-Sep-26 Nova 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 who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. 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 Physiotherapy Regulator Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook) Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice, e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training, etc 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 biweekly Shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays Compensation And Benefits $38.43 - $50.98 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. 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 with impairments, pain, and functional disabilities across outpatient, inpatient, and community settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers, as well as supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Physiotherapy and be a member of the Nova Scotia College Physiotherapy Regulator. BCLS certification and proficiency in computer skills are required, with French language skills considered an asset.

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
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Planning
• Patient Education
• Clinical Supervision
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
• Cardio-respiratory Techniques
• Acupuncture
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy
• Balance Training
• Word Processing
• Outlook
• French Language

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector