Physiotherapist - Neurology/Spinal Cord Injury - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program 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 educates and communicates 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 collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital.

The successful applicant may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care portfolio.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • A bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
  • Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
  • Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
  • Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
  • Previous experience in inpatient acute care considered an asset
  • Previous experience in orthopedics, burns and/or plastics considered an asset
  • Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification (WHMIS)
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
  • 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
  • Short Assignment, Full-time assignment; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately a 6-month assignment
Compensation and Incentives

$ $42.89 Hourly



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