Spine Assessment Rehab Coordinator, Rehabilitation & Supportive Care

Job summary

The coordinator manages the intake and navigation infrastructure for patients with low back pain while overseeing an inter-professional team. They also lead service development and integrate digital data collection and clinical research into frontline care.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. Req ID: 228186Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ STRAT-SURGICAN SPINE CONSULT-QE2Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly PT long-assignment (50%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 27-Oct-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Program Manager of the Central Zone Spine Assessment Clinic, the Spine Assessment Clinic Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring, coordination and delivery of the navigation/intake infrastructure whose primary objective is the management of patients with low back pain. The Coordinator will work closely with the Orthopedic Surgeons, Neurosurgeons, Spine Assessment Clinic staff and Ortho/Neuro leadership to streamline the referral-intake-assessment-management-evaluation process for patients with low back pain. The coordinator oversees the inter-professional team working in the spine assessment clinic, and under the direction of the Program Manager, leads service and program development of the spine assessment program teams. Part of this process will be to look at integrating technology/digital data collection and quality improvement and clinical research into frontline care. Once the processes of the spine assessment clinic have been developed, the coordinator will assist in identifying patient needs, develop recommendations, and evaluate the most appropriate services and programs to meet patients’ and families’ goals. The coordinator may provide clinical services as per their professional license or registration.About You We would love to hear from you if you have the following: Completion of a Bachelor degree in a related health science; Masters degree preferred Registration with relevant regulatory college or association Minimum of 5 years clinical experience including a minimum of 3 years clinical experience in Orthopedics/Neurosciences Experience working with patients with multiple clinical issues and related multi-disciplinary teams Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to the primary function of others Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaborate within an inter-professional team environment Ability to manage multiple concurrent demands and deadlines Demonstrated time management, independent self-scheduling and organizational skills Knowledge/experience with project management and/or program development and evaluation Demonstrated problem solving and analytical thinking skills Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and rapport-building skills Experience in database management Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology Access to a reliable vehicle and valid NS driver’s license Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Long assignment part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly Approximately 14 months Compensation and Benefits $42.18 - $53.97 hourly $55.85 with 25 years' service with the employer Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. ​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. ​Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

What you’ll do

The coordinator manages the intake and navigation infrastructure for patients with low back pain while overseeing an inter-professional team. They also lead service development and integrate digital data collection and clinical research into frontline care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree in a health science and have at least 5 years of clinical experience, including 3 years in Orthopedics or Neurosciences. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are required for this role.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• Leadership · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Clinical coordination
• Orthopedics
• Neurosciences
• Project management
• Program development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Data collection
• Quality improvement
• Clinical research
• Database management
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Medical terminology
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Analytical thinking
• Project Management
• Communication
• Management
• Coordinating
• Problem Solving
• Innovation
• Organizational Skills
• French Language
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Time Management
• Teamwork
• Valid Driver's License
• Quality Improvement
• Conflict Resolution
• Analytical Thinking
• Scheduling
• Clinical Experience
• Program Development
• Digital Data
• Database Management
• Clinical Research
• Neurosurgery
• Disabilities
• Rapport Building
• Health Sciences
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Medical Terminology
• Healing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Rehabilitation Coordinator
• Clinical Research Manager
• Research and Development Managers
• Clinical Research Coordinators
• Natural Sciences Managers

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