Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join our team at Nova Scotia Health Authority. As a Physiotherapist, you will play a key role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our cardiac rehabilitation program.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in physiotherapy, with experience in behavior change methods, case management, and client-centered approaches. You will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to provide exercise program development, implementation, and evaluation. Excellent leadership skills, interpersonal, and written communication skills are essential for this role.

The Physiotherapist will be responsible for completing intake assessments, facilitating group exercise programs, and collaborating with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives. You will also be required to travel to various community locations throughout the zone.

About You
  • Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from an accredited university
  • Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
  • Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
  • Experience providing group exercise prescriptions or other community programming recommended
  • Experience working as a member of a collaborative interdisciplinary team
  • Valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable car for travel for work, required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout the catchment area
  • ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist Certification or CSEP an asset
  • Preferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
  • Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behavior change principles
  • In-depth knowledge of local district health authority and community-based services
  • Demonstrates person-centered / family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
  • Well-developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to change
  • Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation, and evaluation, and quality improvement, planning skills
  • Computer skills (MS Office, email, and internet)
About You cont.
  • Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
  • Shifts include days, nights, and weekends
  • Travel to various sites may be required
Compensation and Benefits

$33.96 - $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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