Physiotherapist

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Physiotherapist to join our Allied Health Services Team based at Arbourstone Enhanced Care in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About Opportunity

• Supervises, trains and evaluates the physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant as necessary including work assignments, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation
• Assesses clients with physiotherapy related concerns such as decreased mobility, transfer concerns, range of motion, strength, balance, pain control
• Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, or referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff regarding an overall treatment plan for clients
• Provides treatment services for clients using physiotherapy techniques or modalities, such as hydrocollator, wax bath, TENs, etc.
• Evaluates the progress of clients in relation to physiotherapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians regarding effectiveness of treatment;
• Instructs clients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, and prosthetic devices;
• Maintains an inventory of physiotherapy equipment and supplies
• Provides leadership and oversight to all departmental activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable legislation
• Outlines work assignments
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates the work of the team
• Documents according to policy and procedures (e.g Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, incident reporting, PPCA, Critical Incidents etc.).
• Evaluates the progress of Residents in relation to physiotherapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians regarding effectiveness of treatment; participates in Resident care conferences as scheduled
• Communicates appropriately and effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with the residents, Substitute Decision Makers, OT, PT, other members of the Wellness Team and interdisciplinary team
• Explain treatment to residents as instructed
• Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to physiotherapy treatment program and client needs and maintains treatment records as required
• Trains staff on back care, lifts and transfers and other relevant topics;
• Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the provincial College of Physiotherapists
• Minimum of two years’ clinical experience; previous experience in rehabilitation and geriatrics preferred
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and procedures used in physiotherapy and their application in specific cases
• Knowledge of skeletal, muscular and neural anatomy and physiology as it applies to physiotherapy
• Knowledge of the potential hazards involved in physiotherapy treatments and precautionary measures to be taken
• Ability to adjust and make minor repairs of equipment and skill in manipulation used for treatments
• Ability to write reports and keep necessary records
• Previous experience working in long-term care considered an asset
• Previous experience in rehabilitation and geriatrics considered an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care