If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, skilled, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Physiotherapist with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility provides specialized, person-centered care for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional support to safely return home or reintegrate into their community. Our team is grounded in dignity, safety, and clinical professionalism in every interaction.

Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work, and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in an environment where integrity, teamwork, and safety are at the heart of everything we do. At the end of every day, you'll know you've made a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

Additional Benefits Include

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)

Immigration and Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates

Life, travel, and other insurances

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan

RRSP program (5% employer matching)

Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance

Free onsite parking

Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program

Access to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of Excellence

Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality and safety in care

Recognition and Rewards for service excellence, professionalism, and safety

About The Opportunity
As a Physiotherapist within our transitional care model,



you will play a vital role in supporting patients as they regain strength, function, and confidence on their journey from hospital to home. Your work will be grounded in evidence-based practice, compassionate communication, and a strong focus on patient safety and dignity.

In This Role, You Will

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities, using thorough and professional evaluation techniques

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients, families, and caregivers, promoting active involvement and honest, goal-focused conversations about recovery

Implement interventions that support optimal health, functional independence, and safe mobility, while managing pain and minimizing risk

Collaborate closely and respectfully with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Maintain an inventory of physiotherapy equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and effective use

Participate in continuing education to maintain credentials and expand clinical expertise

Support team excellence by contributing to recruitment, orientation, and training of new team members in alignment with departmental standards and a culture of professionalism and safety

Foster a positive team environment by supporting professional development, leading team meetings, and encouraging open, respectful communication

Create and contribute to comprehensive, accurate health records that reflect assessments, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes





Instruct patients in the safe use of mobility aids and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, canes, and prosthetics

Communicate clearly and compassionately - verbally, non-verbally, written, and electronically - with patients, families, substitute decision makers, and members of the interdisciplinary team

Support a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high-quality care

Perform additional duties as required

About You
You are a compassionate and skilled clinician who values honesty, professionalism, and safe practice. You believe in building meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively to help patients achieve their highest level of independence and wellbeing.

You Bring

A Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the provincial College of Physiotherapists

Minimum of two years' clinical experience; previous experience in rehabilitation and geriatrics preferred

Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and procedures used in physiotherapy and their safe application

Strong understanding of skeletal, muscular, and neural anatomy and physiology as it relates to physiotherapy practice

Awareness of potential hazards in physiotherapy treatments and the precautionary measures required to ensure patient and staff safety

Ability to plan and organize treatment goals and accurately assess patient progress

Ability to guide and support staff in the proper and safe application of routine physiotherapy treatments

Previous experience working in long-term care, acute care, and/or a comparable environment considered an asset

A genuine passion for the healthcare sector and for ensuring seniors and adults in transition have access to high-quality, respectful care

Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

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📌 Physiotherapist - Transitional Health (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Shannex
📍 Nova Scotia