Halifax, Ns Physical therapist Jobs – 12 Openings This Week

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant - DePaul Hall
Shannex —Bedford, NS
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Cleaning
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Recreation Therapist - DePaul Hall
Shannex —Bedford, NS
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Travel
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Music Therapist
Whitehills Long Term Care Centre —Hammonds Plains, NS
- From $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Research
- Bachelor's
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule
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Music Therapist
Melville Gardens —Halifax, NS
- $25 an hour
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Research
- Bachelor's
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Physiotherapist - 1.0 FTE (External)
North End Community Health Centre —Halifax, NS
- $36.58–$48.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
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Recreation Therapist - Transitional Health
Shannex —Bedford, NS
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Social Worker Clinical Spec. or Registered Counselling Therapist
Lifemark Health Group —Dartmouth, NS
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Psychology
- Social Work
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Registered Massage Therapist
Nature Folk Wellness Collective —Dartmouth, NS
- $36,305.35–$65,000.00 a year
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Cleaning
- Store discount
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Registered Massage Therapist
Boost Health Clinic incorporated —Halifax, NS
- $40–$50 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Customer service
- English
- Flexible schedule
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Registered Counselling Therapist Or Clinical Specialist MSW
Lifemark Health Group —Elmsdale, NS
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Social Work
- In-person
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Massage Therapist
Atlantic Sleep and Wellness Clinics Inc. —Elmsdale, NS
- $65–$75 an hour
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Cleaning
- Flexible schedule
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Physical Therapist
Intellistaff —Canada
- $105,000–$178,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Doctoral degree
- BLS Certification
- Designated paid holidays
- Relocation assistance
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Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant - DePaul Hall

Shannex
Bedford, NS

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Job details

Full-time
9 days ago

Benefits

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Vision care

Skills

Long term care experience
Kinesiology
Incident Reporting
Post-secondary education
Bachelor's
Working with residents in long-term care
Cleaning
Therapy progress note documentation

Full job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

In anticipation of opening in October 2026, we are searching for a full-time Occupational/Physical Therapy Assistant to join our new DePaul Hall Enhanced Care team based in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for staff with a 0.40 FTE and higher)
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
RRSP program (5% employer matching) or pension plan
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Prepare and administer individual and group physical therapy
Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs as developed by the PT and OT, such as range of motion, progressive resistive and stretching, ADLs
Collaborates with the resident, their family, Occupational Therapist (OT), Physiotherapist (PT), and the other members of the interdisciplinary team in the development of an Individualized Service Plan.
Prepares and administers treatments using standard therapeutic methods and techniques assigned by the PT and OT.
Administers and assists residents with therapeutic intervention programs
Communicates appropriately and effectively, through verbal, nonverbal, written and electronic means, with the residents, Substitute Decision Makers, OT, PT, other members of the Wellness Team and interdisciplinary team.
Cleans and sterilizes area and equipment as required; monitors and maintains general housekeeping of the department.
Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits and inspections.
Assists residents in ambulation, with or without an ambulatory aid, under the direction of the Physiotherapist
Documents according to policy and procedures such as Daily Resident Care Record, resident progress notes, incident reporting, PPCA and Critical Incidents
Observes and monitors residents’ response during treatment and responds accordingly to ensure safety; note conditions and progress for reporting to PT/OT
Maintains equipment inventory and assists with department audits, cleaning and inspections
Additional duties as assigned

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

A post-secondary education in Physiotherapy from an approved college or you have a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology
U-First training and/or a Dementia Care Course would be considered an asset
Previous experience working in a long-term care environment would also be considered an asset
Knowledge of basic resident care practices and principles
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care

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physical therapist jobs in halifax, ns

Occupational Therapy Assistant/Physical Therapy Assistant - DePaul Hall

Recreation Therapist - DePaul Hall

Music Therapist

Music Therapist

Physiotherapist - 1.0 FTE (External)

Recreation Therapist - Transitional Health

Social Worker Clinical Spec. or Registered Counselling Therapist

Registered Massage Therapist

Registered Massage Therapist

Registered Counselling Therapist Or Clinical Specialist MSW

Massage Therapist

Physical Therapist

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