Physiotherapist - Seniors Care
Req ID: 213030
Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 17-Dec-25
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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 Regulator of Physiotherapy.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor's degree or Entry Level Masters program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapy Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
- Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
- First Aid/CPR
- 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
- Experience in geriatric care is an asset
- 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 / 75 hours bi-weekly
- Shifts may include evenings, weekends, holidays
Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $50.98 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 You've 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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