Physiotherapist, Transitional Health

Job Description

Shannex

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living. 

We are searching for a Physiotherapist to join Shannex Transitional Health Services at West Bedford Transitional Health team based in West Bedford, Nova Scotia

Through a new, innovative partnership with Nova Scotia Health (NSH), Shannex proudly operates the province's first transitional health facility in West Bedford. The facility provides specialized care for NSH patients in the central zone who no longer require hospital care but need additional support and services before safely returning home or to their community.

Reporting to the Allied Health Manager, the Physiptherapist is integral in supporting the goal of returning to home/community by being engaged in interprofessional collaboration, offering evidence based clinical expertise to inform care plans that fit with patient/family goals, using effective communication strategies, shared decision-making, and mutual support.

Meaningful Benefits 

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our patients. Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program Life, travel, and other insurancesRRSP Program (5% employer match)Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insuranceAccess to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through Consult Plus Free onsite parkingAccess to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment eventsAccess to continuing education and training through Shannex's Centre of ExcellenceOpportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Part of the allied health team, working in collaboration with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Therapists, Recreation Programmers, Social Workers, Dietitians, RNs, LPNs, care team, and Nurse Practitioners, to support patients' functional goals for discharge.Responsible for prioritizing and managing own caseload; participates in the patient's overall plan of care, providing consultation, assessment, intervention, evaluation, and follow-up while working within the site setting, the patient's home and/or their community.Assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. Physiotherapy assessment involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performing specific and standardized tests and evaluation procedures to determine a physical diagnosis.Promotes active participation of the patient, family, or caregiver in establishing physiotherapy goals for discharge, which are based on assessment findings, prognosis, and evidence-based practice. Selected interventions are implemented to achieve and maintain optimal health, fitness, and function; encourage self-management of identified impairments and disabilities and relieve or manage painWorks in collaboration with the patient, caregivers, family, and interdisciplinary healthcare team to facilitate, restore and/or maintain function to support discharge back to the community. Provides patient education to support discharge plan and wellnessProvides supervision and assigns tasks to OTA/PTAsParticipates in continuing education to maintain credentials and increase expertise and knowledge.Ensure new team members are orientated and trained in all departmental standards.Documents in patient health care record in accordance with established standards.Communicates appropriately and effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic means, with the patients, Substitute Decision Makers, OT, PT, other members of interdisciplinary team.Additional duties as require

About You

A master's degree in Physiotherapy Current registration with Nova Scotia Regulator of Physiotherapists; Minimum of two years clinical experience; previous experience in acute care, rehabilitation and discharge planning preferredKnowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and procedures used in physiotherapy and their application in specific cases. Knowledge of skeletal, muscular and neuro anatomy and physiology as it applies to physiotherapy.Knowledge of the potential hazards involved in physiotherapy treatments and precautionary measures to be taken. Ability to plan and organize development of restorative treatment goals and objectivesAbility to accurately observe and assess progress of patients being treatedAbility to instruct staff in the proper application of routine physiotherapy restorative action plans.A passion for the healthcare sector, home-first and/or ensuring patients reach functional outcome goals and maximize quality of life

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since 1988, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit

     If you're ready to join the Shannex Transitional Health Services team of Great People, apply today

Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization.  Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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