Recruitment Incentives

Successful candidates may be eligible for an incentive (signing bonus and/or relocation assistance) with a defined Return of Service contract.

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapist reports to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and 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 is educated and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers in regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. This position provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

As a member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities.

We would love to know your top choices to reside and work, please indicate this in your application. Please see below for further information regarding our facilities and the communities we service. Check out the links that highlight the vibrant communities that Nova Scotia has to offer.

Central and Eastern Zone Facilities and Communities

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 (Middle Musquodoboit)

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 and Western Zone Facilities/Communities

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)

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Masters of Science in Physiotherapy
• Membership with the The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body)
• BLS-C
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and 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, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising
• 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, traveling within geographical area as necessary.
• 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
• Permanent, Part-time Positions; hours will vary
• Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital
• Travel to various sites may be required
• Location of work will be determined based on the successful candidate

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $49.74 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. Permanent and Long Assignments only.