Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia
The Physiotherapy Assistant works within an inter-professional team to implement assigned treatment plans and assist patients in achieving their physiotherapy goals. They are responsible for providing safe, accountable care while maintaining frequent communication with the physiotherapist regarding patient progress.
3-Sep-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:
Completed an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant Program (or diploma) BLS-C 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
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly 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.
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. 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 have completed an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant program or diploma and possess BLS-C certification. Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of body mechanics, and the ability to work effectively with impaired individuals are required.
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Market context
In Nova Scotia, Physiotherapy Assistant opportunities support rehabilitation services for patients with mobility and functional impairments, with demand influenced by ongoing care and recovery needs. Candidates may be competitive with an accredited Rehabilitation Assistant diploma, BLS-C certification, body-mechanics knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills; this role lists CAD 25.84–30.85 per hour plus health, dental, life, disability, and defined-benefit pension coverage. Use the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to compare the original posting faster, then confirm certification details before applying.