Physiotherapist - Seniors Care

4 weeks ago


Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time


​Req ID: 177868

Company: Nova Scotia Health

Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm

Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Status: CUPEHealthcare Position

Posting Closing Date: 25-May-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About 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 provides services to seniors in the community setting and works as a member of the Seniors LINCS Team. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. This position includes considerable collaboration within the team and with community partners. 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's degree or Entry Level Master program in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
  • Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
  • Experience in Geriatric Care is preferred
  • Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team context
  • Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
  • 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 Part-time, 80% FTE, 60 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Evening/weekend/holidays may be required
Compensation and Incentives

$ $42.89 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.

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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.

Follow Us



  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 177868Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy CommType of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (80% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: CUPEHealthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 9-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 181215 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 181215 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy Comm Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 5-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180253 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: CC Continuing Care Coordination VRH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 22-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia,...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180253 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: CC Continuing Care Coordination VRH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 22-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia,...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:147122**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial HospitalDepartment:OPWZ Social Work SMH**Type of Employment:Casual Casual Relief (**3% FTE) x **1 position(s)****Status: CUPE Healthcare** Position**Posting Closing Date:8-Feb-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Care Team Assistant

    1 week ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:178693**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial HospitalDepartment:OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH**Type of Employment:Casual Casual Relief (**3% FTE) x **3 position(s)**Status:CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:29-Apr-24**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...

  • Care Team Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180363 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 23-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care Team Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 181521 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Long Term Care Veterans Unit Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (60% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 10-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care Team Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180503 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care Team Assistant

    1 month ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180503 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 24-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care Team Assistant

    1 month ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 181521 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Long Term Care Veterans Unit Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (60% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 10-Jun-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care Team Assistant

    1 month ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 180363 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 23-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with...

  • Care of the Elderly

    1 week ago


    Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

    Requisition ID: Opportunity Type: Permanent Estimated Annual Salary: 300, ,000 Type of Remuneration: APP- Alternative Payment Plan Site Visit & Reallocation Allowance Programs: Relocation Program; Site Visit Program For information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, please contact About This OpportunityNova Scotia...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:176063**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital**Department:MHA WZ Withdrawal Management AV**Type of Employment:Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)**Status: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:19-Jun-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:158841**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital**Department:PHC WZ AK FP Kingston VRH**Type of Employment:Permanent Hourly PT (20% FTE) x 1 position(s)**Status: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date:3-Jul-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID:137023**Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation:Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial HospitalDepartment:MHA WZ Withdrawal Management AV**Type of Employment:Temporary Hourly FT short-assignment (**100% FTE) x **2 position(s)****Status: NSGEU Healthcare** Position**Posting Closing Date:6-Jan-23**Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 141675Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial HospitalDepartment: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 21-Dec-22Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    Req ID: 141675Company: Nova Scotia HealthLocation: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial HospitalDepartment: OPWZ Transitional Care Unit SMHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)Status: CUPE Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 24-Feb-23Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...


  • Middleton, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    ​Req ID: 179096 Company: Nova Scotia Health Location: Western Zone, Soldiers Memorial Hospital Department: MHA WZ Outreach Youth VRH Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) Status: CUPEHealthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 9-May-24 Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some...