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Req ID: 218917 Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ Med/Surg Physiotherapy HI Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1 NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 11-Jun-26 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.

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About The Opportunity Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Heart Health department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio the Physiotherapist is a member of a clinical team, and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives,



participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The physiotherapist assesses diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management.

The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university

Current or eligible for registration in a Resident capacity with the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)

Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills

Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behaviour change is an asset

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 Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Approximately 12 months Compensation And Benefits $38.43 - $50.99 Hourly Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, advantages, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia

Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

📌 Physiotherapy Resident - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality