Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Physiotherapy Assistant works within an inter-professional team to implement treatment plans and help patients achieve their functional goals. They are responsible for educating patients, performing outcome measures, and communicating progress to the supervising physiotherapist.
20-Jul-26About the Opportunity The Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) is an active member of the health care team who works with individuals, families and groups to educate, promote health, and increase or maintain function and activity throughout all stages of health and complexities of illness. As part of an inter-professional team, the PTA works effectively to provide optimal physiotherapy care and to assist the patient in achieving their physiotherapy goals. The PTA motivates and encourages the patient to meet their expected outcomes by contributing to the valuation, implementation and ongoing modification of the patient's physiotherapy program and by participating in the provision of holistic and comprehensive physiotherapy care. PTAs can complete standardized outcome measures as part of the physiotherapist's assessment and implement assigned physiotherapy treatment plans, in alignment with national and provincial physiotherapy standards. The PTA is responsible to communicate frequently with the physiotherapist and to obtain the relevant information to provide safe accountable care. The PTA incorporates critical thinking, effective communication, and formal education to deliver high quality of care to patients.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Graduate from a recognized Community College Physiotherapist Assistant program that meets the standard set by Physiotherapy Education Accreditation Canada. BCLS Ability to communicate well with patients, their families and health care team members Must be cooperative and possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with physiotherapy and health care team members Organizational ability to complete assigned work and manage changing staffing and caseload levels Previous experience working with physically and/or cognitively impaired people is an asset Knowledge of proper body mechanics, anatomy, basic computer skills and training in electro-physical agents and other physiotherapy specific interventions Knowledge of common diseases and disabilities as well as the treatments, precautions and contraindications for them 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 $25.84 - $30.85 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.
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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.
Candidates must be graduates of a recognized Community College Physiotherapist Assistant program and hold a BCLS certification. Knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics, and experience with impaired populations is highly valued.
Market context
In Nova Scotia, Physiotherapy Assistant roles in rehabilitation and supportive care services are typically in steady demand as facilities support patients recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions. Competition often centers on candidates with a recognized Physiotherapist Assistant diploma, BCLS certification, and practical knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics, and impaired populations. If you are applying, highlight hands-on rehab experience and note that this platform’s job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving research time.