About the Opportunity

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from an accredited university
• Membership with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
• Must be eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• One year related experience working with people in chronic pain required, in a Primary Health Care setting/community based team/community setting and experience with individual and group education/facilitation utilizing adult education, self-management supports, and motivational enhancement principles; experience working with people with chronic disease in an exercise program or setting. If no applicants meet this requirement, less experience may be considered
• Valid driver's license and daily access to a reliable car for travel for work, required to work at multiple sites and travel between various community locations throughout the catchment area.
• ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Specialist Certification or CSEP an asset
• Preferred experience in partnership development, stakeholder collaboration, and community development
• Understanding of population health, health promotion strategies, and behavior change principles
• In-depth knowledge of local district health authority and community based services.
• Demonstrates person-centered / family-focused, diversity relevant approaches to care
• Well developed interpersonal, teamwork, oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability and willingness to change
• Demonstrates innovation in program planning, implementation and evaluation, and quality improvement, planning skills
• Computer skills (MS Office, e-mail and internet)
• Annual CPR-AED certification and annual WHMIS training and certification
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Shifts include days, nights and weekends
• Travel to various sites may be required

Compensation and Benefits