Come join the Northwood team!

Northwood is currently accepting applications for a Physiotherapist to join our team in Bedford!

Qualifications:

• Master of Science in Physiotherapy or Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapy and eligibility for membership in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
• Two years of relevant work experience
• Long Term Care experience is considered an asset
• Complex geriatric management experience considered an asset
• Knowledge of the following: Falls Prevention Methods / Risk Management Procedures, Principles of geriatric restorative care, Neurologic, orthopedic, cardio, and respiratory treatments, Proper Body Mechanics
• Possess the following abilities: Follow employer policies, Problem Sensitivity, Lifts and Transfers, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning, Persuasion.
• Must have the following attributes: Strong Communication, Interpersonal and Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Judgement and Decision Making, Hands on mobilization
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license and access to a motor vehicle required
• Must be able to maintain regular and consistent attendance within Northwood Standards.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assesses resident needs in a physiotherapy context (e.g. mobility equipment, assistance, restorative potentials)
• Provides one on one therapeutic physiotherapy treatment to residents
• Designs physiotherapy treatment programs for Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA) to implement/ carry out and monitors resident progress in these programs
• Collaborates with nursing team to plan interventions for residents
• Instructs and educates internal stakeholders (e.g. mobility, equipment, care needs)
• Maintains physiotherapy gym (e.g. equipment, schedules, files, funding requests)

Tasks

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of resident's capabilities and needs, the establishment of goals, and implementation of treatment plans
• Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for re-evaluation in the context of restorative care and residents
• Works with resident to set goals, plan, and implement interventions
• Engages in Physiotherapy Service and quality improvement activities
• Prepares assessment reports
• Develops and maintains communication links with multiple internal and external clients
• Performs and documents initial assessments, evaluating data to identify problems prior to intervention
• Plans, prepares, and carries out individually designed treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore, physical functioning, alleviate pain, or lessen the impact of physical dysfunction in residents
• Writes and submits funding requests as required
• Records prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in residents' chart
• Instructs residents and families in treatment procedures to be continued at home
• Performs other related duties as required

Hours of Work: 80 Hours bi-weekly (8 hour shifts)

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: As per the Northwood scale

Northwood is proud to be an inclusive employer who encourages diverse applicants. We thank all applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about Northwood please visit our website www.northwood.care.