Physiotherapist - Orthopedic Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering a range of specialized services to clients across Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through collaboration and innovation.

Our passionate team of professionals delivers 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Physiotherapist to join our Rehabilitation & Supportive Care portfolio. As a member of our team, you will assess, diagnose and treat patients with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.

Your holistic treatment programs will be developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist patients in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function.

You will educate and communicate with other healthcare disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.

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 required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Compensation and Benefits

$33.97-$42.89 per hour

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



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