Physiotherapist - Repost

Southern Health-Santé Sud; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 64,747 - 77,145; Full time

Job summary

Southern Health‑Santé Sud seeks a Physiotherapist to join a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team in Portage la Prairie. The role involves independent practice in planning, delivering and evaluating rehabilitation services for children and adults across settings such as hospital, outpatient, home and school.

The incumbent will supervise students, participate in education of health professionals and travel to regional facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BMR-PT) or equivalent entry level requirement.
• Active registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba (CPM).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate rehabilitation services for children and/or adult populations.
• Work in diverse settings including acute care, outpatient, long term care, home, school and community.
• Provide supervision and training for students and provisional members; educate other health professionals.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team and travel to regional facilities as required.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Decision-making

Time management

Teamwork

Bilingual

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Education

Physiotherapy degree

Job description

Physiotherapist

Location: Portage Regional Health Centre, Portage la Prairie.

Salary: $47.62 - $56.30

Current Caseload: Children and Youth.

Position Overview

The Physiotherapist will operate with a high degree of independence as a member of a multidisciplinary regional rehabilitation team.

The incumbent will participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of rehabilitation services, using a client centered, goal oriented approach for children and/or adult populations. These services include assessment, direct intervention, consultation and public/parent/caregiver education and training within a variety of settings, which may include acute care, outpatient, long term care, client’s home, school and other community settings.

The Physiotherapist may also provide clinical supervision and training for students and provisional members and participates in the education of other health care professionals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values and the policies of Southern Health‑Santé Sud.

Experience

Not applicable.

Education

• 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 $1,000,000.00.

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.

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.