Posted 2 days ago
Physiotherapist - Rehabilitation Services
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Kentville, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring a temporary full-time Physiotherapist for a long assignment of about 18 months in the Western Zone at Valley Regional Hospital. The role assesses, diagnoses and treats patients across outpatient, inpatient and community settings, and supervises students and assistants. Pay is $38.43 to $50.98 hourly, rising to $52.77 with 25 years of service, for 75 hours biweekly.
Pay:
$38.43–$52.77 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Assess, diagnose and treat patients with impairment, pain or disability
- Provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings
- Educate patients, families, caregivers and other health disciplines
- Supervise physiotherapy students and assistants
Requirements summary:
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy, or MSc in Physiotherapy
- Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
- Annual BCLS certification
- Computer skills in Outlook, word processing and statistics entry
- Specialized training in areas such as stroke rehabilitation or manual therapy
- French or other languages an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists membership, BCLS |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Physiotherapy |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Full company description
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
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
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- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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: 227938
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ Rehab Physiotherapy VRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 20-Nov-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. The Physiotherapist may provide service in outpatient, inpatient and community settings. The Physiotherapist educates and communicates with other health disciplines, the general public, family members and caregivers. The Physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students and supervision of assistants. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required. The successful applicant may be required to provide services anywhere within the Rehabilitation Services portfolio.
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 College of Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
- Computer skills (statistics input, word processing, Outlook)
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
- Physiotherapy is a diverse profession requiring additional courses/education/training in many specialized areas or practice, e.g., cardio-respiratory techniques, acupuncture, stroke rehabilitation, manual therapy, balance training, etc
- 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 a 18-month assignment
Compensation and Benefits
$38.43 - $50.98 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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