Physiotherapist

Requisition ID: 382591 

City: Winnipeg

Site: Simkin Centre

Work Location:

Department / Unit: Resident Care 

Job Stream: Clinical Support 

Union: Exempt

FTE: 1 

Hiring Status: Permanent 

Welcome to our home! Above all else, that’s what The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is—a home. It’s a sparkling, 200-bed facility in south Winnipeg where people who can no longer live independently come to live their remaining years in dignity and with professional care, in a robust and friendly social environment steeped in Yiddishkeit.

The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre is a not-for-profit, government-funded facility that honours Jewish values and traditions while welcoming seniors of all backgrounds.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you are treated with respect and are part of a robust employee culture?  We offer many employee benefits including an EAP program, HEPP Pension, HEB Health & Dental benefits, generous compensation, on site cafe with subsidized pricing and many staff recognition events. 

Under the general direction of Director of Care and Assistant Director of Care, the incumbent is responsible for providing quality physiotherapy services including consultation, resident assessment, physiotherapy diagnosis, planning, intervention implementation and evaluation, program planning, implementation, and follow-up to maintain optimal function, prevent disability and promote well-being.

EDUCATION / LICENSES & REGISTRATION

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in physiotherapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated required.
• Must be registered on the Practicing Roster of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba
• Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of principles of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of relevant Workplace Safety and Health responsibilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper lifting and heavy handling techniques

SKILLS

• General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of Physiotherapy and relevant support workers such as Rehabilitation Assistants.

• Practices confidentiality
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Have a good understanding and ability to work closely with Rehabilitation Services
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to function in a computerized environment

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, and an Adult Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

Please submit resume on the WRHA career site or email to hr@simkincentre.ca