Physiotherapist - Med​/Surg​/Cancer Care - Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist 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 in a tertiary care setting who present with actual or potential impairments, pain, functional limitations or disabilities.

The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the public, family members, and caregivers regarding health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and pain management. 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 Regulator of Physiotherapy (Provincial licensing body)
• Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
• Thorough knowledge of Physiotherapy practice, with an interest in program development and evaluation skills
• Experience in motivational interviewing and facilitating health behaviour change is an asset
• 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
• Commitment to promoting a culture that supports safety, ethical practices and organizational health
• 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

• Part Time Long Assignment; 52.5 hours bi-weekly
• Approximately 18 month term;
  Dates are subject to change

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.