Job Description

Req ID: 210241
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union Position
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 to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
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 ( ), Dartmouth General ( ), Hants Community Health Centre ( ), Cobequid Community Health Centre ( ), Twin Oaks Memorial ( ), Eastern Shore Memorial ( ), Musquodoboit Valley Memorial ( )
Eastern Zone: St. Martha's Regional ( ), Victoria County Memorial ( ), Inverness Consolidated Memorial ( ), Sacred Heart ( ), Buchanan Memorial ( ), (Sydney Mines), (North Sydney), (New Waterford), (Glace Bay), Cape Breton Regional ( ), (Sydney), Strait-Richmond ( ), (Guysborough), (Canso), St. Mary's Memorial ( )
Northern and Western Zone Facilities/Communities
Northern Zone: Aberdeen Hospital ( ), All Saints Springhill Hospital ( ), Bayview Memorial ( ), Colchester East Hants Health Centre ( ), Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre ( ), Lillian Fraser Memorial ( ), North Cumberland Memorial ( ), South Cumberland Community Care Centre ( ), Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital ( )
Western Zone: Eastern Kings Memorial ( ), Valley Regional ( ), Western Kings Memorial ( ), Soldiers Memorial ( ), Annapolis Community ( ), Digby General ( ), Yarmouth Regional ( ), Roseway ( ), Queens General ( ), Fisherman's Memorial ( ), South Shore Regional ( )
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 Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists (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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an 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.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us

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