Physiotherapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is seeking a Physiotherapist to coordinate and deliver physiotherapy services across facilities and communities. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor rehabilitation programs, ensuring discharge planning and client follow-up in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will educate clients, families, and staff on treatment options and preventative strategies, with a focus on promoting independence and safe home or community functioning.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent education in rehabilitation sciences or related field.
• Current registration and being in good standing with the College of Physical Therapists of Manitoba.
• Eligibility to practice and licensure in Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide physiotherapy services to clients in facilities and communities within IERHA.
• Assess, plan, implement, and follow up rehabilitation programs for diverse client groups.
• Educate clients, families, and staff on physiotherapy treatment and preventative techniques.
• Discharge planning and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external services.

Skills

Clinical assessment & treatment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Cultural safety awareness

Education

Baccalaureate of Medical Rehabilitation or Masters Degree in Science Rehabilitation

Job description

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the program manager, the Physiotherapist is responsible for the coordination and provision of physiotherapy services to clients in facilities and communities within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority ("IERHA"). In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/ services the physiotherapist is primarily involved in the assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients. In addition, the Physiotherapist is involved in education of clients, family, other health care staff and auxiliary staff with regard to physiotherapy treatment, the management of the client's health problems, and preventative techniques. The primary goals are the promotion of health and the preservation or restoration of function needed by individuals of all age groups and with varying health problems to maintain or increase independence within their home or community. The Physiotherapists' practice will be based upon a client centered approach that emphasizes the involvement of clients in defining what optimal health and functioning means to them. The position of Physiotherapist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications

• - Baccalaureate of Medical Rehabilitation or Masters Degree in Science Rehabilitation required or equivalent education from an approved University program.
• - Current registration and a member in good standing with the College of Physical Therapists of Manitoba required.
• - Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba.
• - Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.
• - Knowledge of computer systems and current and related software applications.
• - Knowledge of Indigenous historical experience and cultural safety an asset.
• - Demonstrated ability to participate in a program of rehabilitation medicine involving institutional and community therapy services.
• - Skilled ability in the assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses.
• - Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
• - Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multi-disciplinary team based working environment.
• - Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• - Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and as a team member in a variety of environments.
• - Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required.
• - Province of Manitoba Class V driver's license and access to a vehicle to provide service within the IERHA required
• - Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• - Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.