Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

8d•CA$38 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager and supports the patients of the Pain Self-Management Program via outpatient physiotherapy and multidisciplinary group programming. The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in an outpatient 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 and education. Treatment programs may also include manual, mechanical, and electrical techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and may include supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Program Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of the Pain Self-Management Program effectiveness, solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Masters or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
Membership with the Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in chronic pain and program development
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in an outpatient setting
Previous experience in musculoskeletal, long term pain and/or working with individuals with long term health conditions
Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behaviour change
Effective teaching and patient education skills
Demonstrated accountability
Effective promotion of patient self-management skills
Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills
Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in an outpatient 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 and education.
May include manual, mechanical, and electrical techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function.
Educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.
Provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students.
May include supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.
Collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives.
Participates in the evaluation of the Pain Self-Management Program effectiveness.
Solves problems and shares responsibilities.