Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Salary
CA$38 - CA$38 / HOUR
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting while collaborating with a clinical team to achieve goals. They are also responsible for educating patients and supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy. Current CPR certification and strong collaboration and leadership skills are required.
18-Jun-26Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the Opportunity The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager 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 general public, family members, and caregivers with regard to 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:
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Maintains current certification in CPR Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation 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 Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health Travel may be required based upon the position Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
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