Physiotherapy Resident - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Halifax, NS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physiotherapy Resident reports to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. The Physiotherapy Resident 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 Physiotherapy Resident 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. As a member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapy Resident 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 College or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
WHMIS 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 under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.
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 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 in regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.
Collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities.