Location:
Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:
OPCZ Neuro/SCI Physiotherapy

Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1

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 are dedicated to achieving excellence in health, healing, and education through collaborative efforts, which is evident in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our committed team of professionals delivers a wide range 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.

The Physiotherapy Trainee is accountable to the Rehabilitation Services Manager and is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients in a tertiary care environment who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities under the guidance of a licensed Physiotherapist.

The assessment process involves gathering a comprehensive medical history, conducting specific and standardized tests, and evaluation procedures to establish a physical diagnosis.

Holistic treatment plans are formulated utilizing exercises, education, and various techniques including manual, mechanical, electrical, and hydrotherapy to assist patients in regaining and/or maintaining optimal functionality.

The Physiotherapy Trainee is educated and engages with other health professionals, the general public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment, and patient management.

As an integral member of a clinical team, the Physiotherapy Trainee collaborates with colleagues to set team goals and objectives, participates in evaluating team effectiveness, and addresses challenges while sharing responsibilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or entry-level master's program in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution, membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body), and proficiency in computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook).

WHMIS training and certification, along with additional courses/education/training in specialized areas of practice such as cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, and balance training, are also required.

Competencies in additional languages are an asset, with French being preferred.

Successful candidates may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to fostering a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative of the communities 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, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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