Physiotherapist
3 weeks ago
If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.
Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), we are opening the first transitional care center in our province, in West Bedford. Shannex is the operating partner for the transitional care centre on behalf of Nova Scotia Health. you will have an opportunity to work in a facility with a purpose and design dedicated to providing care to NSH patients in central zone, who no longer require hospital care, but need services before they can safely return home/community.
We are searching for a Physiotherapist to join our Transitional Care Centre located in West Bedford, Nova Scotia.
The transitional care model supports NSH patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation. The transitional care model supports patients/families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home/community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.
Patient specific care focuses on maintaining and/or improving functional abilities and health status in a positive environment where the Physiotherapist encourages adherence to treatment plans and preventative care guiding patients/families with their knowledge and expertise.
The Physiotherapist is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support.
The Physiotherapist supports a commitment to ongoing quality improvement, continuous exploration and implementation of new approaches, learning, teaching, and mentoring.
Meaningful Benefits
You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP Program (5% employer match) or pension plan
- Vacation accrual begins immediately and travel insurance
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus
- Free onsite parking
- Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
- Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About the Opportunity
- 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.
- Encouraging, motivating, and assisting patients with hygiene and daily living activities, such as: bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, and mobilizing, according to the patient’s care plan
- Plans intervention strategies by promoting active involvement of the patient, family, or caregiver in establishing physiotherapy goals which are based on assessment findings, prognosis, and evidence-based practice. Selected interventions are implemented to achieve and maintain optimal health fitness and function, encourage self-management, manager identified impairments and disabilities and relieve or manager pain.
- Participates in interdisciplinary rounds, team meetings and family meetings regarding patient care, prognosis, and discharge, liaises with medical staff concerning patients’ progress and needs. A physiotherapist maintains and advances current knowledge and skills through ongoing continuing education.
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, or referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff regarding an overall treatment plan for patients.
- Maintains an inventory of physiotherapy equipment and supplies.
- Ensures patient safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided.
About You
- A master’s degree in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with the provincial College of Physiotherapists
- Minimum of two years clinical experience
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and procedures used in physiotherapy and their application in specific cases.
- Knowledge of the potential hazards involved in physiotherapy treatments and precautionary measures to be taken.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity.
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently, both verbally and in writing.
- Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and the nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
- Knowledge of skeletal, muscular and neural anatomy and physiology as it applies to physiotherapy.
About Us
It all began in 1988 when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton. For more than three decades, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario. Our industry-leading services are inspired by patients and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, Milestone Communities, Care at Home team members and Transitional Care who create an exceptional patient experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.
If you’re ready to join the Shannex team of Great People, apply today
Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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