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Physiotherapist - Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Specialist

2 months ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. As a Physiotherapist, you will play a critical role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments 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

Requirements:

  • 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

Working Conditions:

  • Long assignment, Part-time (60%); 45 hours bi-weekly
  • Approximately a 12-month assignment

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.