Physiotherapist - Chronic Pain - Primary Health Care (193310)
Physiotherapist - Chronic Pain - Primary Health Care (193310)
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Job Description
Req ID: 193310
Location: Western Zone Western Kings Memorial Health Centre
Department: PHC WZ Pain Management Clinic WKM
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
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Posting Closing Date: 5-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.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager Primary Health Care Chronic Disease Management and Wellness the physiotherapist will utilize behavior change methods case management and client centered approaches in individual or group incumbent is team focused and will collaborate with Primary Health Care staff family physicians other health care providers and community groups. He/she provides guidance and support for clients including providing information about appropriate supports and programs that will meet health and wellness needs and social supports that can assist with daily individual is responsible for exercise program development implementation and evaluation and must possess excellent leadership skills. The incumbent is a member of a highly collaborative inter-disciplinary team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness solves problems and shares responsibilities. The role includes completing intake assessments and facilitating group exercise programs. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The incumbent will be required to travel to work in various community locations throughout the zone.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelors degree in physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
- Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Two (2) years related experience working with people with persistent pain is preferred
- Experience providing group exercise prescriptions or other community programming recommended.
- Experience working as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
- Valid drivers license and daily access to a reliable car for travel for work required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout the catchment area.
- Preferred experience in partnership development stakeholder collaboration and community development
- Understanding of population health health promotion strategies and behavior change principles
- In-depth knowledge of local district health authority and community based services.
- Demonstrates person-centered / family-focused diversity relevant approaches to care
- Well developed interpersonal teamwork oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrates flexibility adaptability and willingness to change
- Demonstrates innovation in program planning implementation and evaluation and quality improvement planning skills
- Computer skills (MS Office e-mail and internet)
About you cont.
- Annual CPR certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity equity and inclusion
- Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.
Hours
- Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts include days nights and weekends (or other specific hours of shifts)
- Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits
$35.86 - $45.28 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.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
