Qualifications

Active practicing licensure to practice Physiotherapy with the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba

Current Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification within the past 12 months as per Prairie Mountain Health Policy PPG-00002 CPR Training

Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers License, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health

Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology

Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently

Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing setting

Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position

Demonstrated communication skills

Ability to respect and promote confidentiality

Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population

Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

Ability to supervise and mentor students and exam candidates on a yearly basis as per regulatory requirements

Position Summary
The Physiotherapist performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Priorities, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health (PMH). The Physiotherapist provides leadership in the care of clients contributing in the assessment, planning,



development, organization, implementation and evaluation of all aspects of care related to the profession of Physiotherapy in accordance with the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics as set out for Physiotherapists by the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba. The Physiotherapist collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, clients, families and external agencies regarding the care needs for the client in the community, facility (acute care and personal care home) and home care settings. The PT acts as a mentor for PT students and for exam candidates as per regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities
Overview

Organizes, prioritizes and assumes responsibility for assigned caseload

Applies Physiotherapy knowledge and skills to provide optimum individualized and evidence based assessment and treatment for clients assigned

Collaborates with clients on the planning, implementation and progression of the treatment plan, providing education and counseling to the client and/or family member

Delegates activities and tasks to Rehabilitation Aides as appropriate and in accordance with the treatment plan

Utilizes evidence-based practice and techniques within the scope of Physiotherapy in the treatment of clients





Communicates, consults and collaborates with other health care professionals of the multidisciplinary team in the implementation of the treatment plan

Documents in a timely manner as per PMH policy and relevant professional college guidelines

Attends care conferences, discharge planning, multidisciplinary and team meetings as applicable

Liaises, consults and exchanges verbal and/or written information with external agencies in accordance with relevant policy and legislation

Supports and promotes health promotion and disease prevention and primary health care principles

Completes required statistical reporting as required and within established timelines

Collaborates through discussions with management to ensure continuity of services to optimize caseload coverage during periods of absence vacancy, whenever reasonably possible

Provides clinical supervision of students or provisional PTs per guidelines

Works collaboratively with management in proposing, planning and participating in the implementation of services and/or therapy programming

Duties may include the requirement to work after hours and weekends.

Keeps up to date with the policies and procedures of the PMH

Participates in performance review process and goal setting to enhance work performance

Utilizes critical thinking skills to guide decision-making within scope of practice and position

Reports pertinent information to the Therapy Services Management in a timely manner

Other duties as assigned

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📌 Physiotherapist (Manitoba)
🏢 Prairie Mountain Health
📍 Manitoba