Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Nictaux, Nova Scotia
The Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, pain, or functional limitations across various clinical settings. They are also responsible for educating patients and caregivers, as well as supervising physiotherapy students and assistants.
3-Sep-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. 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 Physiotherapy Regulator Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook) Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS) 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 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 biweekly Flexibility in shifts 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.
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Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
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Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Physiotherapy and maintain active membership with the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Regulator. Additional requirements include BCLS certification and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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.