Physiotherapist

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a physiotherapist for a term position in Acute Care Physiotherapy. You will assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatments to maintain function and promote well-being.

The role includes education of other providers and supervision of students. Requires entry-to-practice credential and Manitoba licensing progression; the position may require evenings/weekends and in-person care at Health Sciences Centre.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university or approved equivalent.
• Must meet provincial licensing requirements, including written component of the Physiotherapy Competency exam and Active Practice Register within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality physiotherapy services including assessment, diagnosis, planning and intervention.
• Discharge planning and follow-up to maintain function and well-being.
• Educate and guide other healthcare providers and students; supervise and participate in education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Indigenous language knowledge

Professional judgment & initiative

Computer literacy

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Licensure eligibility in Manitoba

Job description

Requisition ID: 411171

Position Number: 20009068

Posting End Date: September 28, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Acute Care Physiotherapy

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/05/2026 - Indefinite

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 0.60

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $46.459 , $47.850 , $49.289 , $50.767 , $52.287 , $53.853

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

Provides quality physiotherapy services including consultation, client assessment, physiotherapy diagnosis, planning, intervention implementation and evaluation, program planning and implementation, discharge planning and follow-up in order to maintain optimal function, prevent disability and promote well-being. Provides education and guidance to other healthcare providers or people working within the educational system. Provides clinical supervision and training for students and participates in the education of other healthcare professionals upon request. Maintains professional accountability, professional judgment and reasoning with a high-level of communication and collaboration.

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 term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

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.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.