Posted 9 days ago
Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a Physiotherapist at Aberdeen Hospital in the Northern Zone. The role assesses, diagnoses and treats patients with impairment, pain or functional limitations, and supervises physiotherapy students, assistants and aides. The position is permanent full-time at 75 hours bi-weekly, paid $38.43 to $50.99 hourly, with weekend work required in many hospital areas.
Pay:
$38.43–$52.77 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain or functional limitations
- Develop holistic treatment programs using exercise, education and manual, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy techniques
- Educate patients, families, caregivers and other health disciplines
- Supervise physiotherapy students, assistants and aides
- Collaborate with a clinical team to set goals and solve problems
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
- Membership with the Nova Scotia physiotherapy regulator
- Annual BCLS and WHMIS certification
- Computer skills including Microsoft programs and electronic medical records
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication
- Reliable transportation; French preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-29
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Nova Scotia physiotherapy regulator membership, BCLS, WHMIS |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
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- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
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We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
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Req ID: 224057
Location: Northern Zone, Aberdeen Hospital
Department: OPNZ Physiotherapy ARH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 12-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services 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 educated and communicated with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers with regard to health promotion, physiotherapy treatment and patient management. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of physiotherapy assistants and aides. The physiotherapist reports to a Health Services Manager and as a member of a clinical team, the physiotherapist collaborated with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participated in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. Physiotherapists work on weekends in many areas of the hospital.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or Master of Science in Physiotherapy
- Membership with the Nova Scotia Regulator or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
- Computer skills (Microsoft programs, statistics input, electronic medical record)
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
- Annual Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System training and certification. (WHMIS)
- Access to reliable transportation
- 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
- Permanent, Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $50.99 hourly
$52.77 hourly with 25 years' service with the employer
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.
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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