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Physiotherapist - Hearts and Health in Motion
Req ID: 225900
Location: CentralZone,Mumford Professional Centre
Department: OPCZ Cardiovascular/Pulmonary
Type of Employment: TemporaryHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 4-Sep-26

About the Opportunity
The Physiotherapist assesses, provides individualized exercise prescription, educates, and manages patients as part of a team, for patients referred for primary and secondary cardiovascular disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation, and cardiovascular risk factor modification. The Physiotherapy assessments include obtaining a detailed medical history, exercise history, precautions to exercise, and risk stratification for subsequent events. Programs are developed using exercise, education, risk factor modification, and goal setting with motivational communication to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The Physiotherapist provides organization for the exercise programs with monitoring and progression of patients. The Physiotherapist educates and counsels patients on exercise and activities outside of the program and works to meet patient-centered goals.

The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, family members and caregivers, and the general public with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and patient management. Reporting to the Program Lead, Health Services Manager, and Medical Director, the Physiotherapist is a member of a clinical team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, and participates in research, the evaluation of program outcomes, team effectiveness, problem solving, and sharing responsibilities. The Physiotherapist supports the development of students through acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing teaching, supervision, and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of volunteers.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:





Graduation from a university with a degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy

Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Current BLS certification, including AED

At least two years of recent clinical experience preferred

Cardiac Rehab or Cardiac experience preferred

Cardiology/Cardiovascular experience preferred

Experience in providing virtual care preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an approach of mindfulness

Experience and/or training in motivational communication and behavior change techniques in both individual assessment and patient group teaching

Experience and skill to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Experience working collaboratively with an interprofessional health care team to develop patient care plans is preferred

Experience with developing and delivering patient group education, utilizing adult education and self-management support preferred

Superior organizational, time management and problem solving skills preferred

Training and experience in Motivational Interviewing and Motivational Enhancement practice preferred

Research experience an asset.

Ability to respond and cope with stressful or emergency situations

Dynamic work environment includes the need to be flexible with programming changes to meet demands and team coverage

Moderate to High amount of walking and physical activity on a daily basis in the exercise room and in travelling to and from community sites (includes lifting)





Work area includes three program sites within NSHA with travel between sites (must have own vehicle)

Able to work with patients in confined spaces between exercise equipment

Able to lift and transport moderate to heavy equipment within and between sites

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 biweekly

Approximately 7 months

Day Shifts, Monday-Friday

Shifts may include some evenings

Travel to various locations will be required, must have own vehicle

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.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver creative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

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.

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📌 Physiotherapist - Hearts and Health in Motion (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
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