Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care Services

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Program Manager of the Medical-Surgical and Cancer Care department within the Rehabilitation and Supportive Care Services portfolio, working specifically within the Pain Self Management Program, the Physiotherapist is a member of a clinical team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, solves problems, and shares responsibilities. The physiotherapist assesses diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management. The Physiotherapist also delivers programming with other members of the Pain Self Management Program to patients who are living with chronic pain The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students, and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university


• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists


• Current BCLS certification


• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills


• Effective teaching and patient education skills


• Demonstrated accountability


• Effective promotion of patient self-management skills


• Strong client focus and ability to build solid client/practitioner relationships


• Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills


• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation


• Demonstrated leadership abilities


• Demonstrated planning, organization and time management skills


• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours biweekly


• Approximately 14 months

Compensation and Benefits

$38.43 - $50.99 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.