Physiotherapist - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Inc; Manitoba; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is hiring a Physiotherapist for the Rehabilitation Services department at Portage Regional Health Centre. The role involves managing a caseload of children and youth and requires a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.

Applicants must have registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba and demonstrate effective communication and decision-making skills. A commitment to cultural diversity is essential.

Qualifications

• Masters or Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent entry level requirement.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and youth in physiotherapy.
• Meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• Travel to regional facilities as necessary.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications

Effective communication skills

Decision making skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Respect for cultural diversity

Proficiency in both official languages

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Good work and attendance record

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Education

Masters or Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy

Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba

Membership eligibility with Canadian Physiotherapy Association

Job description

Department/Unit: Rehabilitation Services

Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre

Hiring Status: Permanent

FTE: 0.80

Employment arrangement: In Person

Daily hours worked: 7.75

Anticipated shift: Days

Annual base hours: 2015

Anticipated Start Date: TBD

Current Caseload is Children and Youth

Experience

Not Applicable

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Masters or Baccalaureate Degree in Physiotherapy (BMR - PT) or equivalent entry level requirement in Physiotherapy.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Outlook/Email.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated effective decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with management and staff within the region as well as appropriate outside vendors and agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
• Good work and attendance record.
• Requires a valid Class 5 driver’s license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.

Physical Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job.
• No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
• May work occasionally evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Will be required to travel to other regional facilities as the position duties may require.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is 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.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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