Become a member of the GEM family! We offer an inclusive and welcoming work environment with competitive benefits, a generous vacation plan and plenty of learning opportunities. At GEM we strive to provide the best care, service, and quality of life for our residents in a safe, dignified, home-like environment. From housekeeping to administering medication, our staff is both the foundation and the face of our business.
Location: Admiral Long Term Care
Title: Physiotherapist - Permanent Part-time, two days per week
POSITION SCOPE:
Responsible for assessments and therapeutic interventions for residents who have been referred for Physiotherapy services.
Serves as a resource and an educator for quality and risk management activities.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assessments on residents
- Generate Physiotherapy reports and statistics
- Identify problems and goals for referred residents, formulate a treatment plan, communicate the plan and necessary instruction to staff
- Modifies and revises treatment plans as required
- Complete and maintains progress notes
- Consult and communicate with the Physio Therapy Assistant/Occupational Therapy Nursing and Medical Personnel, and outside resources to meet residents’ needs
- Equipment recommendation and ordering
- Maintenance of confidentiality concerning resident, employee and organizational data and information
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) approved Physiotherapy program
- Licensed to practice by the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists
- Registered or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)
- Minimum three years experience working in a long-term care setting
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Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $33.00-$43.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- license from NS College of Physio (required)
Work Location: In person
