Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients in a tertiary care setting to address impairments and functional limitations. They also provide supervision to students and assistants while collaborating with a clinical team to achieve patient management goals.
18-Aug-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. Physiotherapy assessment involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performing specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis. Holistic treatment programs are developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The physiotherapist educated and communicated with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborated with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participated in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital .The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio. About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body) Computer skills (electronic medical records, data submissions, Microsoft programs) Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS) Access to reliable transportation 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 position; 75 hours bi-weekly 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.
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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.
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.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Physiotherapy and possess current provincial licensing. Additionally, applicants are required to have BCLS and WHMIS certifications along with proficiency in electronic medical records.
Market context
Physiotherapist roles in rehabilitation services in Nova Scotia are typically driven by ongoing needs in hospitals, outpatient rehab, and community recovery settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for licensed candidates with physiotherapy education, BCLS, WHMS training, and readiness to work across functional recovery goals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then verify your registration status and certifications before applying.