Physiotherapist - SMHC

Position Overview

In accordance with discipline-specific standards of practice, and under the supervision of the Director Health Services, the Physiotherapist is responsible for physical therapy treatment and programming for patients at SMHC. This includes ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of physical therapy strategies/interventions in promoting the rehabilitation of persons with psychiatric illness, physical disabilities, and/or acquired brain injury. Incumbent is responsible for the supervision of volunteers/students working with them. The incumbent provides regular instruction, support, coaching, and professional leadership to patient/staff/families implementing physical therapy strategies/interventions. The incumbent is required to provide functional supervision to PNAs and Activity Instructors implementing therapy strategies.

Experience

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Experience working in the field of Acquired Brain Injury an asset.

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.