Physiotherapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority invites applications for a Physiotherapist in Adult Acute care. The role requires entry-to-practice credential, active Manitoba registration, CPR as per policy, and the ability to work with adult patients in a clinical setting. Recent clinical experience is preferred.

Position is in-person, part-time (0.40 FTE), with standard hours and a focus on high-quality patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university program or approved equivalent for internationally educated applicants.
• Must be registered on the Active Practice Register of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
• May require CPR training per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services to adult acute patients.
• Demonstrate professional judgment and initiative in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and health-care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Professional judgment

Indigenous language knowledge (adv.)

Education

Entry-to-practice physiotherapy credential (Canadian program)

Registration with Manitoba College of Physiotherapists

CPR training (employer policy aligned)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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Department / Unit: Physiotherapy - Adult Acute

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 09/10/2026

FTE: 0.40

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
• Where required by provincial licensing, must successfully have completed the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency exam and must successfully complete the requirements for Active Practice Register within 2 years of completing the written exam.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered on the Active Practice Register of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. Registration on the Exam Candidate Register may be considered.
• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of client care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare and education knowledge.
• Computer literacy as appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must be able to safely transfer large and/or heavy clients who may have limited or no weight bearing capabilities.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity for implementation of therapeutic techniques and manipulation of therapeutic activities as necessary.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.