Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services
About The Position
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
- Additional courses/education/training in specialized areas of practice (e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training).
- Competencies in other languages, French preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.
- Provide services in outpatient, inpatient and community settings.
- Educate and communicate with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers.
- Provide supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students.
- Supervise physiotherapy assistants.
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
Mid Level
