Physiotherapy Assistant - Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital Posting Closing Date: 16-Oct-26 Under the direction of the Program Manager and under the supervision of the registered Physiotherapist, the Physiotherapy Assistant, as an active member of the patient care team, works with individuals, families and groups to help educate and promote movement, function and activity.

Physiotherapy

Assistants are responsible for the safe and proficient delivery of activities that have been assigned by the physiotherapist for patients coping with temporary or permanent limitations in movement and daily function. They enable clients to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the implementation and to the modification of physiotherapy programs and services.

The Physiotherapy

Assistant also checks and cleans equipment and maintains treatment and storage areas.

The Physiotherapy

Assistant may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio within a 7-day service. Grade XII plus graduation from a recognized Community College Physiotherapy Assistant program; Previous experience in an inpatient setting considered an asset Previous experience with orthopedic population considered an asset Previous experience dealing with physically and/or cognitively impaired patients an asset Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred Must be co-operative and possess good interpersonal skills to be able to work with physiotherapy team members Competencies in other languages an asset,



French preferred Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment Permanent full-time position; 25.84 - $30.85 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.

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Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

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. Orthopedic, Rehabilitation, Patient Care, Healthcare #

📌 Rehabilitation Assistant - Full Time (Dartmouth)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Dartmouth