Physiotherapist

Responsible for assessments and therapeutic interventions for residents who have been referred for Physiotherapy services.Serves as a resource and an educator for quality and risk management activities.ResponsibilitiesPerform assessments on residentsGenerate Physiotherapy reports and statisticsIdentify problems and goals for referred residents, formulate a treatment plan, communicate the plan and necessary instruction to staffModifies and revises treatment plans as requiredComplete and maintains progress notesConsult and communicate with the Physio Therapy Assistant / Occupational Therapy Nursing and Medical Personnel, and outside resources to meet residents' needsEquipment recommendation and orderingMaintenance of confidentiality concerning resident, employee and organizational data and informationQualificationsGraduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) approved Physiotherapy programLicensed to practice by the Nova Scotia College of PhysiotherapistsRegistered or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)Minimum three years experience working in a long-term care settingAbility to commute / relocate : Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1N5 : reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Licence / Certification : Physiotherapist (preferred)About GEM Health Care GroupGEM Health Care Group is a Nova Scotian, family run business which has been enhancing the lives of seniors in the communities where they operate since 1979.We continue to remain a leader in transforming how health care is delivered to seniors in Nova Scotia and we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment.GEM currently operates various levels of seniors' care facilities throughout Nova Scotia, Ontario, and in Hollywood, Florida.Other InformationJob Types : Part-time, PermanentPart-time hours : 22.5 per weekSalary : From $31.20 per hourBenefits : Extended health careOn-site parkingVision careFlexible Language Requirement : French not requiredSchedule : 8 hour shiftDay shift