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Physiotherapist, Respirology Clinic - Referral Bonus Join to apply for the Physiotherapist, Respirology Clinic - Referral Bonus role at IWK Health Company: IWK Health Req ID: 210611 Department/Program: Physiotherapy Group 3, Children's Surgical, Emergency and Rehabilitation Location: Halifax Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT longassignment (80% FTE) until 03/01/2027 1 position(s) Start Date: ASAP Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare, Healthcare Bargaining Unit Compensation: $38.43$51.48 per hour Closing Date: Open till Filled (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time) Successful external applicants may be eligible to receive a onetime Signing Bonus of up to $5,000. A Return of Service Agreement will be required equivalent to the length of the position. IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognise each others talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programmes. Promoting an antiracist environment and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care is important to us. We are located in Mikmaki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mikmaq people. Working in Mikmaki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for thousands of years prior to colonisation. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination and to build trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We welcome all who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for a workforce that reflects the patients, families and communities we care for at all job levels. The Opportunity Reporting to the Manager of Ambulatory Care Services, with professional accountability to the Professional Practice Leader of Physiotherapy, the Licensed Physiotherapist is an integral member of the respirology clinic who works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, families, and patients to ensure the safe delivery of care and the application of physiotherapy techniques. The physiotherapist participates in the professional development of services through care team meetings, working groups, and subcommittees as appropriate. The Physiotherapist will also participate in the education of patients and families, Health Centre Staff, and affiliated students. As a member of the physiotherapy service, the Physiotherapist shares responsibility with all IWK PTs for caseload coverage throughout the Health Centre as required. Responsibilities Clinical assessment, intervention, evaluation, and monitoring. Perform ambulatory and clinical assessment of complex respiratory patients. Support the Respirologists and other Allied Health Professionals in the Respirology Clinic. Liaise with centerwide physiotherapy services for complex respiratory patients that require inpatient care. Provide patient, family, and team education support. Advance care by continually aligning and integrating evidencebased practices. Hours of Work Monday to Friday 7.5 hours per shift, weekend standby, and callback coverage on a rotational basis. Your Qualifications Graduate of a Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) approved physiotherapy program. Licensed or eligible to be licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists. Registered, or eligible for membership, in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Minimum two (2) years of pediatric rehabilitation clinical experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings preferred. Demonstrated clinical knowledge in Respirology and cystic fibrosis care. Clinical experience in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy practice preferred. Current successful completion of a Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Basic Life Support (BLS) Program within the last 12 months, or a BLS Renewal Challenge Certificate. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication (verbal & written) skills. Excellent time management, organisational, and problemsolving skills. Understanding and commitment to FamilyCentred Care. 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 unionised 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr