COMPANY : IWK HEALTH

Req ID: 209204
Department/Program: Physiotherapy, Children’s Medical Care
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50% FTE) x 1 position(s)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (C.P.A.) approved physiotherapy program required.
• License to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists required.
• Registered, or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association required.
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience in rehabilitation required. Two (2) years pediatric rehabilitation clinical experience in ambulatory and inpatients preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings as well as the ability to work independently required.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal & written) skills required.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to Family Centred Care required.
• Valid minimal Class 5 Nova Scotia’s Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support Level (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or successful completion of a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate, required
• Certification in post graduate competencies an asset (i.e., Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT))
• Clinical experience in cardio-respiratory physiotherapy practice preferred.
• Knowledge of Program-based Care an asset.
• Competencies in other languages an asset; French preferred.
  Where there are no qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements, consideration may be given to those with relevant experience.
  Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
  Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
  This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. 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.
  An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
  If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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