Req ID: 210241

Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia

Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health

Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities

Available

Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union/Non-Union 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

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ABOUT THE PROSPECT The Physiotherapist reports to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and assesses,

diagnoses and treats patients 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, education, and manual, mechanical,

electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The Physiotherapist 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. This position provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. As a member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities.

We would love to know your top choices to reside and work, please indicate this in your application. Please see below for further information regarding our facilities and the communities we service. Check out the links that highlight the vibrant communities that Nova Scotia has to offer.

CENTRAL AND EASTERN ZONE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITIES Central Zone: QEII (Halifax [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/halifax]),





Dartmouth General (Dartmouth

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/dartmouth]), Hants Community Health

Centre (Windsor [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/windsor]), Cobequid

Community Health Centre (Sackville

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/sackville]), Twin Oaks Memorial

(Musquodoboit Harbour

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/musquodoboit-harbour]), Eastern Shore

Memorial (Sheet Harbour

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/sheet-harbour]), Musquodoboit Valley

Memorial (Middle Musquodoboit

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/middle-musquodoboit]) Eastern Zone: St. Martha's Regional (Antigonish

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/antigonish]), Victoria County Memorial

(Baddeck [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/baddeck]), Inverness

Consolidated Memorial (Inverness

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/inverness]), Sacred Heart (Cheticamp

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/cheticamp]), Buchanan Memorial (Neils

Harbour [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/neils-harbour]), Harbourview

Hospital

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/harbour-view-hospital] (Sydney

Mines), Northside General

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/northside-general-hospital]

(North Sydney), New Waterford Consolidated

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/new-waterford-consolidated-hospital]

(New Waterford), Glace Bay Health Centre

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/glace-bay-hospital] (Glace

Bay), Cape Breton Regional (Sydney

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/sydney]), Sydney River Health Centre

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/sydney-river-health-centre](Sydney),

Strait-Richmond (Port Hawkesbury

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/port-hawkesbury]), Guysborough Memorial

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/guysborough-memorial-hospital]

(Guysborough), Eastern Memorial

[https://www.nshealth.ca/locations-and-facilities/eastern-memorial-hospital]

(Canso), St. Mary's Memorial (Sherbrooke

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/sherbrooke]) NORTHERN AND WESTERN ZONE FACILITIES/COMMUNITIES Northern Zone: Aberdeen Hospital (New Glasgow

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/new-glasgow]), All Saints Springhill

Hospital (Springhill [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/springhill]),

Bayview Memorial (Advocate Harbour

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/advocate-harbour]), Colchester East

Hants Health Centre (Truro [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/truro]),

Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre (Amherst

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/amherst]), Lillian Fraser Memorial

(Tatamagouche [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/tatamagouche]), North

Cumberland Memorial (Pugwash [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/pugwash]),

South Cumberland Community Care Centre (Parrsboro

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/parrsboro]), Sutherland Harris Memorial

Hospital (Pictou [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/pictou])



Western Zone: Eastern Kings Memorial (Wolfville

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/wolfville]), Valley Regional (Kentville

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/kentville]), Western Kings Memorial

(Berwick [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/berwick]), Soldiers Memorial

(Middleton [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/middleton]), Annapolis

Community (Annapolis Royal

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/annapolis-royal]), Digby General (Digby

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/digby]), Yarmouth Regional (Yarmouth

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/yarmouth]), Roseway (Shelburne

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/shelburne]), Queens General (Liverpool

[https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/liverpool]), Fisherman's Memorial

(Lunenburg [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/lunenburg]), South Shore

Regional (Bridgewater [https://morethanmedicine.ca/communities/bridgewater]) ABOUT YOU We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Masters of Science in Physiotherapy Membership with the The Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body) BLS-C Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to facilitate education programs and interact positively with patients/clients, families, other health care providers and staff Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while effectively planning, organizing, and supervising Ability to be flexible and adjust to the changing needs of the service and the program/facility Must be able to work alone or with team members in all service settings, traveling within geographical area as necessary.

Access to reliable transportation 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 Permanent, Full-Time Position; 75 Hours Bi-weekly Permanent, Part-time Positions; hours will vary Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital Travel to various sites may be required * Location of work will be determined based on the successful candidate 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. Permanent and Long Assignments only.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.

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. If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities,

programs, and communities, please contact us [email protected] [javascript:void(0);]

📌 Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services - Provincial (Surrey)
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