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Physiotherapist - Primary Health Care
Posted on May 15, 2024
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From 2024-05-15
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Req ID: 179853
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, Integrated Chronic Care Service
Department: PHC CZ CDW ICCS
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 24-May-24
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.
Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About The Opportunity
Please note: This position requires the successful incumbent to strictly adhere to Integrated Chronic Care Services (ICCS) scent-free policy.
The Physiotherapist reports to the ICCS Health Service Manager. The physiotherapist assesses, diagnoses and treats patients who present with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations or disabilities. Physiotherapy assessment involves obtaining a detailed medical history, performs a functional assessment including specific and standardized tests and evaluation, procedures to determine a physiotherapy diagnosis and tolerance for physical activity & exercise. Holistic treatment programs are developed using education, personalized exercises prescription, self-management strategies, and motivational interviewing around behavior change to assist the patient in regaining and/or maintaining an optimal level of function. The ICCS physiotherapist will be working individuals who are experiencing post-COVID, fibromyalgia, MCS and chronic fatigue, and is required to have a good understanding of, and keeps abreast of, emerging evidence with regards to treatment, physical activity and exercise counselling for this patient population. 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. The physiotherapist provides supervision and evaluation of physiotherapy students. The ICCS physiotherapist as a member of a clinical team and collaborates with colleagues to determine team goals and objectives, participates in the evaluation of team effectiveness, and solves problems and shares responsibilities. Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are required.
About You
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy from an accredited university
- Membership with the Nova Scotia College or Physiotherapists (Provincial licensing body)
- Annual Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation certification (BCLS)
- Previous experience in an Ambulatory Care or Community Health Team setting considered an asset
- Previous experience in exercise prescription, self-management strategies, physical activity recommendations pertaining to persons living with chronic health conditions, particularly cardiorespiratory health conditions
Hours
Permanent Full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
Shifts may include evenings weekend and holidays.
Compensation and Incentives
$33.97 - $42.89 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.
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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
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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