Physiotherapist Resident - Rehabilitation Services (Various Positions Throughout Nova Scotia)

About the Opportunity

Are you an upcoming graduate from a Physiotherapy Program? We invite you to apply to complete your Physiotherapy Residency with Nova Scotia Health. We have opportunities in facilities throughout Nova Scotia :

12 positions - Central Zone (Halifax, Dartmouth)

5 positions - Western Zone (Kentville, Yarmouth, Bridgewater, Digby, Annapolis)

5 positions - Northern Zone (Truro, New Glasgow, Amherst)

5 positions - Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish)

Nova Scotia Health is committed to sponsoring you during your Residency. For information regarding placement requirements, licensing and exams please visit :

The Physiotherapist reports to the Program Manager the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients in a tertiary care setting 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. Holistic treatment programs are developed using exercises, education, and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques to assist the patient in regaining and / or maintaining an optimal level of function. The physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management.

About You

We invite you to apply if you meet the following requirements :

• Graduation in from a Master's degree in Physiotherapy or acceptable equivalent from a recognized school of Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Current certification in CPR
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer competency with Microsoft office suite
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment

Hours

Compensation and Incentives

33.97 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Successful candidates going into a residency placement outside of Central Zone will receive a signing bonus of $ with a defined Return of Service contract