POSITION NOTICE
(External Only)
COMPETITION 26-023
Applications are invited for the following position:
AREA: Clinical Services
LOCATION: Flexible within the Western Region of Nova Scotia
CLASSIFICATION: Physiotherapist
POSITION SCOPE:
As a member of the newly formed Western Region Disability Support Outreach Team (DSOT), a key Remedy initiative, the Physiotherapist will support Disability Support Program (DSP) participants who require specialized allied health services to transition from large facilities to residences in the community and/or to achieve their other goals. As time allows, the Physiotherapist will also provide physiotherapy services to clients of CORE Support Services. This includes adults and youth in the Community Options program, and clients still living in the large facility.
The Physiotherapist reports to the Director of Clinical Services at CORE Support Services and provides physiotherapy services to a diverse clientele of individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and complex behavioural issues. As an integral member of an interdisciplinary team of allied health professionals, the Physiotherapist is responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment, therapeutic interventions, preventative approaches, and education related to assisting referred clients to maintain and/or regain optimal levels of movement, activity, and function. The position shares a full-time OTA/PTA with the Occupational Therapists and Speech-Language Pathologist.
Members of the Disability Support Outreach Team work in conjunction with the Allied Health leaders at the Department of Opportunities and Social Development (DOSD) and with DOSD employees attached to the Regional Hub, including the
Intense Planning and Support Coordinators (IPSCs). This Physiotherapy position offers a unique and exciting opportunity to support clients who will be transitioning from facility-based living to smaller residences.
Given the nature of the role and the requirement for travel throughout the Western Region, there is flexibility with respect to location. Travel to Core Support Services in the Annapolis Valley will be required for initial onboarding, occasional meetings or training, and to see clients at that location on a referral basis, but the physiotherapist can reside anywhere in the Western Region and work remotely when not required to be on site. It is a Monday to Friday position, but there is some flexibility with work hours, as well.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited university program in Physiotherapy
- A full practicing license from the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists/ eligibility to obtain a Physiotherapy license
- Broad knowledge of general physiotherapy practice and the ability to meet diverse needs
- Experience in the assessment and treatment of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, dual diagnosis (IDD + mental illness), autism, emotional issues, and/or behaviors of concern an asset
- Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, trauma informed practice and to upholding the rights and dignity of individuals with disabilities
- Eagerness to be part of a historically significant change in the way people with disabilities are supported in the province
- Demonstrated commitment to the values inherent in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
- A passion for promoting inclusion for people with disabilities and helping break down barriers to their full participation in society
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high level of empathy and compassion
- An understanding of supported decision-making and commitment to person-directed planning
- A strong work ethic with excellent initiative and accountability
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated professionalism and accountability in a fast-paced team setting
- Excellent clinical judgement and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated initiative to obtain new knowledge and enhance skills to ensure best practice
- Ability to work in office/clinic and community settings, and virtually, as required.
- Ability to adjust practice based on constructive feedback and clinical supervision
- Potential to assume a leadership role
- Commitment to increasing capacity in the disability sector, e.g., front-line workers
- Willingness to share professional expertise with others, including but not limited to students, and to provide training on topics relevant to the clientele
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and evidence of effective relationship building in a team environment
- Commitment to keeping information obtained through work private and confidential
- Exemplary attendance, punctuality, and work practices
- The ability to set priorities in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to , e.g., Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
- A reliable vehicle and willingness to travel within the Western Region on a regular basis
SALARY SCALE: CORE is a competitive salary employer.
HOURS OF WORK: 75.00 Bi-weekly SHIFT WORK: No
APPLY TO: Kyle Whynot (by internal mail or
[email protected]) by 11:59PM on August 9, 2026
ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COVER LETTER QUOTING THE POSITION NUMBER AND A COPY OF AN UPDATED RESUME.
