Physiotherapist - Transitional Health

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider a rewarding career as a Physiotherapist with our new West Bedford Transitional Health team, where you will help redefine how patients transition from hospital to home.

This innovative facility provides specialized, person-centered care for individuals who no longer require hospital-level treatment but need additional support to safely return home or reintegrate into their community. Our team is grounded in dignity, safety, and clinical professionalism in every interaction.

As a Physiotherapist within our transitional care model, you will play a vital role in supporting patients as they regain strength, function, and confidence on their journey from hospital to home. Your work will be grounded in evidence-based practice, compassionate communication, and a strong focus on patient safety and dignity. In this role, you will:

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with actual or potential impairment, pain, functional limitations, or disabilities, using thorough and professional evaluation techniques

Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients, families, and caregivers, promoting active involvement and honest, goal-focused conversations about recovery

Implement interventions that support optimal health, functional independence, and safe mobility, while managing pain and minimizing risk

Collaborate closely and respectfully with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

Maintain an inventory of physiotherapy equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and effective use

Participate in continuing education to maintain credentials and expand clinical expertise

Support team excellence by contributing to recruitment, orientation, and training of new team members in alignment with departmental standards and a culture of professionalism and safety

Foster a positive team environment by supporting professional development, leading team meetings, and encouraging open, respectful communication

Create and contribute to comprehensive, accurate health records that reflect assessments, treatment plans, progress, and outcomes

Instruct patients in the safe use of mobility aids and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, canes, and prosthetics

Communicate clearly and compassionately — verbally, non-verbally, written, and electronically — with patients, families, substitute decision makers, and members of the interdisciplinary team

Support a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high-quality care

Perform additional duties as required

You are a compassionate and skilled clinician who values honesty, professionalism, and safe practice. You believe in building meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively to help patients achieve their highest level of independence and wellbeing. You bring:

A Master of Science in Physiotherapy

Current registration with the provincial College of Physiotherapists

Minimum of two years’ clinical experience; previous experience in rehabilitation and geriatrics preferred

Knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, equipment, and procedures used in physiotherapy and their safe application

Strong understanding of skeletal, muscular, and neural anatomy and physiology as it relates to physiotherapy practice

Awareness of potential hazards in physiotherapy treatments and the precautionary measures required to ensure patient and staff safety

Ability to plan and organize treatment goals and accurately assess patient progress

Ability to guide and support staff in the proper and safe application of routine physiotherapy treatments

Previous experience working in long-term care, acute care, and/or a comparable environment considered an asset

A genuine passion for the healthcare sector and for ensuring seniors and adults in transition have access to high-quality, respectful care

Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check upon hire

Great People is a core value at Shannex, grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here, every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario, our team members help build communities that support connection, wellbeing, and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. In addition, Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit shannex.com .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.