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Physiotherapy Assistant - Neurology/Spinal Cord Injury - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services
Req ID: 228848
Location: CentralZone,Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre - QEII
Department: OPCZ Neuro/SCI Physiotherapy
Type of Employment: CasualHourly FT long-assignment(100%) x 1
Union: NSGEU HealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 6-Nov-26

About the Opportunity
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.

About You

Graduation from a recognized Community College Physiotherapy Assistant program

Previous experience in an inpatient setting considered an asset

Must be qualified in CPR

Previous experience with orthopedic population considered an asset

Previous experience with modalities considered an asset

Previous experience dealing with physically and/or cognitively impaired patients an asset

Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate well with both patients/families and staff





Must be co-operative and possess good interpersonal skills to be able to work with physiotherapy team members

Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels

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 12 months

Compensation and Benefits
$25.84 - $30.84 hourly

$31.92 hourly with 25 years' experience with the employer

Successful candidates may be eligible for our perks 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 innovative, 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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📌 Physiotherapy Assistant - Neurology/Spinal Cord Injury - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services (Nova Scotia)
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