Physiotherapist - SMHC
1 month ago
Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist to join our team at the Selkirk Mental Health Centre. As a Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing physical therapy treatment and programming for patients with psychiatric illness, physical disabilities, and/or acquired brain injury.
Key Responsibilities- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate physical therapy strategies/interventions to promote the rehabilitation of patients.
- Supervise volunteers/students working with you and provide regular instruction, support, coaching, and professional leadership to patient/staff/families.
- Provide functional supervision to PNAs and Activity Instructors implementing therapy strategies.
- Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
- Experience working in the field of Acquired Brain Injury an asset.
- Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated.
- Registration on the Active Practice Register of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba.
- 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.
- May be required to work evenings or weekends.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. We are committed to providing high-quality care to our patients and are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapist to join our team.