Physiotherapist
- Halifax, NS, Canada
$46-$51 per hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $46-$51 per hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine and either Manual Therapy Level 1 or McKenzie Part A
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian Health Services is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre in Halifax to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walk-ins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. They can benefit by treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery.
Responsibilities
$46-$51 per hour
Vacancy
We have 1 available position
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
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At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.
Position Overview
Calian Health Services is seeking a full-time Physiotherapist for the Canadian Forces Health Services Centre in Halifax to provide comprehensive consultation, assessment, and treatment in both the physiotherapy section, by booked appointment and walk-ins, and the Care Delivery Unit (CDU) via sick parade and/or consultation, as part of the collaborative practice model. They can benefit by treating clients who are generally very fit and motivated towards their recovery.
Responsibilities
- Deliver physiotherapy and rehabilitation interventions using evidence-based approaches and best practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and scope of practice
- Carry a full orthopedic caseload of 12-15 patients per day and on average 8 new assessments per week and typically 2 follow up appointments per hour. This may include 60 minutes charting time if required, provided the 12-15 patients per day range is still attained,
- Provide assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions resulting mainly from sports and training injuries as well as work injuries and accidents
- Obtain and document informed patient consent for assessment and treatment through an accurate explanation and instruction
- Provide screening assessments, education and orthoses recommendations in a direct access setting such as CDU walk- ins
- Prescribe exercises to optimally rehabilitate and prevent injuries and promote fitness
- Provide manual therapy and soft tissue techniques for neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, scar tissue, muscle tension, circulatory disorders and lymphatic problems
- Utilize pain management techniques
- Provide ergonomics education including the provision of on-site assessments in the patient’s workplace
- Provide physiotherapy related education to patients and members of the health care team in topics such as injury prevention and health promotion issues
- Perform Biomechanical Foot Assessments including orthotics fitting and fabrication
- Contribute to the design, preparation and provision of programs integral to the operation of the physiotherapy clinic as a member of the healthcare team for the purpose of education and rehabilitation such as programs specializing in proprioceptive rehabilitation, reintegration, or back pain self-management
- Participate in ongoing management of patient care by presenting cases during inter-disciplinary meetings, attending clinical rounds, conducting patient conferences, and in scheduling additional follow-up care
- Perform daily clinical documentation for all patient interactions in accordance with CF and provincial regulatory body clinical documentation and record keeping requirements
- Current license in good standing from the province of Nova Scotia
- Must possess a minimum of 1 year of experience working in orthopedics or sports medicine and either Manual Therapy Level 1 or McKenzie Part A
- Valid certificate of Standard First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) to Healthcare Provider or equivalent such as Cardio- pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillator (CPA/AED) Level C
$46-$51 per hour
Vacancy
We have 1 available position
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
Perks and benefits
- Patient-focused approach to treatment with emphasis on evidence-based rehab and active treatment techniques
- Weekday hours, 7:30am – 4pm - no evenings or weekends
- Focus on treatment, no billing/marketing responsibilities
- Unlimited access to resources for your patients
- Spacious treatment areas
- Motivated patient population
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- In-house and on-base facilities provide extensive access to exercise programing, gym facilities with an array of fitness equipment, custom bracing/orthotics and a variety of specialized military equipment
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions
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Responsibilities
Assess and treat orthopedic, sports-related, and other neuro-musculoskeletal conditions using evidence-based physiotherapy, rehabilitation, manual therapy, exercise, and pain-management approaches. Document patient care, provide education and orthotics recommendations, contribute to clinic programs, and coordinate ongoing care with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a current physiotherapy license in good standing in Nova Scotia and have at least one year of orthopedic or sports medicine experience, plus Manual Therapy Level 1 or McKenzie Part A. Standard First Aid and Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (or an equivalent CPR/AED Level C certificate) are also required.
Skills
- Physiotherapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine
- Neuro-Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Evidence-Based Treatment
- Manual Therapy
- Soft Tissue Techniques
- Pain Management
- Exercise Prescription
- Injury Prevention
- Ergonomics
- Orthotics Fitting And Fabrication
- Biomechanical Foot Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health And Dental Benefits
- Weekday Hours
- No Evening Or Weekend Shifts
- No Billing Or Marketing Responsibilities
- Access To Patient Resources
- Spacious Treatment Areas
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team
- Access To Exercise Programs And Gym Facilities
- Custom Bracing And Orthotics
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Physiotherapy
- Rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Manual Therapy Level 1
- McKenzie Part A
- Standard First Aid
- Basic Life Support
- CPR/AED Level C
- Patient Assessment
- Informed Consent
- Direct Access Care
- Care Delivery Unit
- Exercise Prescription
- Injury Prevention
- Pain Management
- Ergonomics
- Biomechanical Foot Assessment
- Orthotics
- Clinical Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Proprioceptive Rehabilitation
- Back Pain Self-Management
- Canadian Armed Forces
- Department Of National Defence