Staff Therapist - Physiotherapy

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health-Soins Communs in Manitoba is seeking a physiotherapist to provide quality services including consultation, client assessment, physiotherapy diagnosis, planning, intervention, discharge planning and follow-up to maintain optimal function.

The role involves education of other health-care providers, supervision of students, collaboration across disciplines, and a commitment to professional accountability and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice credential in physiotherapy from a Canadian university.
• Must meet provincial licensing requirements and complete exams within two years.
• Must be registered with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba; CPA membership preferred.
• CPR training required per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality physiotherapy services including assessment, diagnosis, planning and evaluation.
• Educate and supervise students; collaborate with other health-care professionals.
• Discharge planning, follow-up and program implementation.
• Maintain professional accountability and high-level communication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Self-organization

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in physiotherapy

Provincial licensing requirements

CPR training

Job description

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 to maintain optimal function, prevent disability and promote well‑being. Provides education and guidance to other health‑care providers and to those within the educational system. Provides clinical supervision and training for students and participates in the education of other health‑care professionals upon request. Maintains professional accountability and judgment with high‑level communication and collaboration.

Experience

Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

Education

• 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 complete the written component of the Physiotherapy Competency exam and the requirements for the Active Practice Register within two 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 required in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• 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 minimal supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health‑care and education.
• Computer literacy appropriate to the setting.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• Must use safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Must safely transfer large or heavy clients with limited or no weight‑bearing capabilities.
• Must demonstrate adequate motor coordination or dexterity for therapeutic techniques.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive or agitated clients, visitors or staff.

Work Hours and Schedule

Casual position requiring 7.5 hours per day with shifts days, evenings, and weekends. May need to work evenings or weekends and occasionally extended hours.

Additional Requirements

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 obtained no more than six months prior to the start of employment.

EEO Statement

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.