Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services
About The Position
Reporting to the Rehabilitation Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy
- Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
- WHMS training and certification
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- Assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.
- Obtains a detailed medical history, performs specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis.
- Develops holistic treatment programs using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques.
- Educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.
- Provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students.
- Supervises physiotherapy assistants and aides.
- Collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives.
- Participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness.
- Solves problems and shares responsibilities within the clinical team.
Benefits
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- travel insurance
- long-term disability insurance
- life insurance
- defined benefit pension plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
