Physiotherapist - Home Care - Community Stroke Care Service

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Manitoba is seeking a Physiotherapist for Home Care - Community Stroke Care Service. This role requires clinical experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse clients. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree in physiotherapy and be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative healthcare environment are available.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in physiotherapy with one year in stroke rehabilitation.
• Registered on the Active Practice Register of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification as per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy services in a community healthcare setting.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and team members.
• Adapt interventions based on client needs and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Effective communication

Team cooperation

Client care knowledge

Organizational skills

Adaptability to new concepts

Computer literacy

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in physiotherapy

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Physiotherapist - Home Care - Community Stroke Care Service

Requisition ID: 388701

Position Number: 20020932

Posting End Date: September 23, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services

Department / Unit: Home Care Stroke

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 11/03/2025

FTE: 0.00

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

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Position Overview

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of Physiotherapy experience in a community or health care setting, with at least one year in the area of stroke rehabilitation required.

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

• 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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.