Physiotherapist - Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Specialist
5 days ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Physiotherapist, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients to determine physical diagnoses and develop holistic treatment programs
- Develop and implement exercise programs, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical, and hydrotherapy techniques to assist patients in regaining and/or maintaining optimal function
- Communicate effectively with other healthcare disciplines, patients, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and patient management
- Supervise and evaluate physiotherapy students and supervise physiotherapy assistants and aides
- Collaborate with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participate in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solve problems and share responsibilities
The successful applicant may be required to provide services throughout the Rehabilitation & Supportive Care portfolio.
About YouWe are looking for a Physiotherapist with:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- 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
- 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- Long assignment, Part-time (60%); 45 hours bi-weekly
- Approximately a 12-month assignment
$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.
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