Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Nictaux, NS

11d•CA$38 - CA$51•Hybrid

About The 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 www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
Membership with the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator
Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)

Nice To Haves

Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring 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 who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.
May provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings.
Educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers.
Provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants.