Physiotherapist - Seniors Care - Incentives Available (181215)
Physiotherapist - Seniors Care - Incentives Available (181215)
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Req ID: 181215
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: CUPEHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 9-Jun-25
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were 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 theres 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 youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
Recruitment Incentives
Successful candidates may be eligible for a $5000 signing bonus and up to $5000 of relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Seniors Western Zone the Physiotherapist assesses diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment pain functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist is a member of the Seniors LINCS interdisciplinary team and provides service primarily in the community setting. The Physiotherapist works with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide assessment care planning and intervention to seniors in the home or hospital setting. The Physiotherapist collaborates with other members of the care team as well as patients family and caregivers to maximize the function and independence of patients. In addition the PT may provide clinical support to Geriatricians and other physicians to support assessment and intervention in the ambulatory care setting.The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and the assignment of and supervision of work of Rehabilitation Assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The PT is responsible for adhering to Nova Scotia Health policies and procedures and to the professional standards of their licensing body the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists Therapists.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelors degree or entry level master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Membership with the Nova Scotia College ofPhysiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
- Computer skills (statistics input word processing Outlook)
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
- Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice e.g. cardio-respiratory techniques acupuncture stroke rehabilitation manual therapy balance training etc
- 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 100% FTE 75Hours Bi-weekly
- Evening/weekend/holidays may be required
Compensation and Incentives
$35.86 - $45.29 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.
Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.
Once Youve Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and/or usage prior to accepting the position.
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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