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About the Role

The Physiotherapist reports to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with impairments, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities. This role involves developing holistic treatment programs, educating patients and families, and collaborating with other health disciplines. The position also includes supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.

Responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities.
Develop holistic treatment programs using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical, and hydrotherapy techniques.
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other health disciplines on health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and patient management.
Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students.
Supervise physiotherapy assistants and aides.
Collaborate with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives.
Participate in the evaluation of team effectiveness.
Solve problems and share responsibilities within the clinical team.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Masters of Science in Physiotherapy.
Membership with The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body).
BLS-C certification.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to facilitate education programs.
Ability to interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers, and staff.
Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness, and organizational health.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and supervise.
Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility.
Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings.
Must be able to travel within the geographical area as necessary.
Access to reliable transportation.
Competencies in other languages are an asset, French preferred.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment
Diagnosis
Treatment planning
Patient education
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Supervision
Communication
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Flexibility

Location

Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Central Zone: QEII (Halifax), Dartmouth General (Dartmouth), Hants Community Health Centre (Windsor), Cobequid Community Health Centre (Sackville), Twin Oaks Memorial (Musquodoboit Harbour), Eastern Shore Memorial (Sheet Harbour), Musquodoboit Valley Memorial (Middleton)
Eastern Zone: St. Martha's Regional (Antigonish), Victoria County Memorial (Baddeck), Inverness Consolidated Memorial (Inverness), Sacred Heart (Cheticamp), Buchanan Memorial (Neils Harbour), Harbourview Hospital (Sydney Mines), Northside General (North Sydney), New Waterford Consolidated (New Waterford), Glace Bay Health Centre (Glace Bay), Cape Breton Regional (Sydney), Sydney River Health Centre (Sydney), Strait-Richmond (Port Hawkesbury), Guysborough Memorial (Guysborough), Eastern Memorial (Canso), St. Mary's Memorial (Sherbrooke)
Northern Zone: Aberdeen Hospital (New Glasgow), All Saints Springhill Hospital (Springhill), Bayview Memorial (Advocate Harbour), Colchester East Hants Health Centre (Truro), Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (Amherst), Lillian Fraser Memorial (Tatamagouche), North Cumberland Memorial (Pugwash), South Cumberland Community Care Centre (Parrsboro), Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital (Pictou)
Western Zone: Eastern Kings Memorial (Wolfville), Valley Regional (Kentville), Western Kings Memorial (Berwick), Soldiers Memorial (Middleton), Annapolis Community (Annapolis Royal), Digby General (Digby), Yarmouth Regional (Yarmouth), Roseway (Shelburne), Queens General (Liverpool), Fisherman's Memorial (Lunenburg), South Shore Regional (Bridgewater)

Work Type

Permanent
Assignments
Casual Relief Opportunities
Full-Time
Part-time

Experience Level

Entry Level
Mid Level
Senior Level

Education Level

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Masters of Science in Physiotherapy

Salary/Compensations

$38.43 - $50.99 Hourly

Benefits

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

About the Company

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.
We operate hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs 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.
We employ professionals in all corners of our beautiful province, offering a place for everyone to call home.
The work-life balance offered allows time to explore, discover, and participate in the coveted Atlantic lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity

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.