11 Aug
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Government of Northwest Territories
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Yellowknife
11 Aug
Government of Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North.
The Territorial
Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.
Job Information The Northwest Territories
Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Services team in Yellowknife. This is an exciting opportunity to practice a broad scope of physiotherapy, work with diverse populations, and experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Canada's North.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with a wide range of physical conditions.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
- Promote mobility, independence, and improved quality of life through evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
- Prescribe and recommend mobility aids and assistive equipment.
- Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers through health promotion and injury prevention initiatives.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Provide consultation and professional guidance to healthcare colleagues and community partners.
- Support quality improvement, program development, and qualified education activities.
- Deliver services through in-person care, telehealth, and outreach clinics.
- Travel to communities across the Northwest Territories to expand access to rehabilitation services and build local healthcare capacity.
Key Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Physiotherapy Additional Requirements:
- Eligible for provisional licensure in a Canadian province
- Ability to obtain full licensure within six months of hire GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Health Recruitment Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9 Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106 Fax(867) 873-0445
[email protected] Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
📌 Physiotherapist (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife