Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

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Req ID: 228012
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII 
Department: OPCZ Neuro/SCI Physiotherapy
Type of Employment: Casual Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1 
Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Oct-26
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio and as a member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapist collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The physiotherapist assesses diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university

Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapists

Current BCLS certification

Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills

Experience with neurological/neuro-surgical conditions an asset

Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behavior change is an asset

Effective teaching and patient education skills

Demonstrated accountability

Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships

Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills

Travel may be required based upon the position

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

$38.43 - $50.99 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 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.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.