Physiotherapist

3 weeks ago

Halifax NS, Canada Oakwood Terrace Long Term Care Full time

Organization Description:

Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home is a non-profit, 110-bed long-term care facility situated next door to the Dartmouth General Hospital. We provide quality, resident-focused services for seniors and their families in a holistic, home-like environment through dedicated, caring staff, volunteers and community partners. Focusing on our commitment to the highest standards of practice at all levels, Oakwood Terrace promotes a healthy workplace environment for all our employees.

Oakwood Terrace is a 42-year-old nursing home owned and operated by Dartmouth Senior Care Society, a non-profit organization that is focused on putting the people we look after at the forefront of decisions whilst ensuring we look after the employees who help us attain this goal. With the support of the Government of Nova Scotia, the organization will be opening a replacement home for 144 residents in 2028/29.

Job Summary:

The Physiotherapist is responsible for assessment, treatment, education and the management of residents in the discipline of Physiotherapy. The Physiotherapist is responsible for ascertaining, interpreting and implementing all organizational policies, procedures and regulations as they apply to the Physiotherapy Services. The Physiotherapist works closely with the Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Assistant to provide collaborative Rehabilitation Services within Oakwood Terrace.

The Physiotherapist will play a key role within the leadership team at Oakwood Terrace actively taking part in meeting forums that help promote the healthcare of residents and a safe working environment for staff today and in the future. 

Qualifications and Skills:

· Graduate of an accredited program in Physiotherapy

· Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Nova Scotia

· Eligible for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association

· General knowledge of other healthcare disciplines and their priorities

· A knowledge of the principles of departmental and patient care management

· A knowledge of the psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and economic aspects of care of the elderly

· Physical ability to perform job duties whose physical demands are considered average to heavy.

· Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management, judgement and decision-making skills.

· Previous experience in working with the elderly in the community of Homes for Special Care setting is an asset.

Duties: As per the Oakwood Terrace Physiotherapist Job Description

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

· Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits through HANS

· Pension Plan

· Employee and Family Assistance Program

· Paid holidays and vacation starting at 5 weeks

· Free on-site parking

· A supportive interdisciplinary and flexible work environment

· Support for professional growth and development

The Successful Candidate:

Thank you for reading this far, this is the important part, we are looking to work with the following person:

· A confident healthcare professional who can advocate for the resident at all times.

· A person who enjoys being part of a small close-knit team.

· A person who understands that a successful healthcare career requires flexibility in approach.

· A person who is recognized and rewarded for their professionalism and flexibility.

· A person who expects to be treated with respect at all times by the people they work with and their employer.

· A person who can professionally represent the organization at all times.

· And last, but not least, the global pandemic taught us many things. In healthcare at times, we work long hours under pressure, to do this successfully we need to enjoy communicating with all the people we work with, we need to remain calm, we need to be able to trust our colleagues, we need to be able to support each other, and we need to be able to maintain a sense of humour and a smile on face. If you can do this, we can offer you an environment you will enjoy, and we look forward to working with you.

For further information regarding the position, we encourage you to contact the current post-holder Karen Cooke kcooke@oakwoodterrace.ns.ca

Please send covering letter and resume to the Administrator – Anthony Taylor anthony.taylor@oakwoodterrace.ns.ca

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