Physiotherapist
Pikangikum Allied Health Services (PAHS)
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Pikangikum Allied Health Manager and Pikangikum Education Authority (PEA), the Physiotherapist works to help organize and deliver pediatric physiotherapy services in the Pikangikum Allied Health Services (PAHS) program. This position will be located in a primary office in Winnipeg, and travel when needed to Pikangikum First Nation to conduct assessments, develop implement treatment plans, participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide guidance and supervision to other PAHS staff and PEA staff will be required.
NOTE: The salary is prorated based on the size of the employment position!!
Responsibilities will Include:
- Work closely with the Learning Resource Team at Eechokay Birchstick School to identify students with functional challenges in gross and fine motor development and sensory processing issues
- Conduct assessments of children in the school setting and community setting using both formal and informal assessment techniques
- Ensure all testing and diagnostic assessment instruments and tools are reviewed and adapted where possible, and are culturally appropriate for use among First Nations children
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Monitor/modify and follow up of treatment plans
- Supervise and provide guidance to rehabilitation aides
- Work collaboratively with other members of the interdiscon the size of the position.iplinary teams that includes tutor escorts and other professional staff such as teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, behavioral therapists, special education resource teacher, school administration and parents
- Assist in the development of the PAHS program;
- Develop training materials and tools for staff, students and caregivers/parents
- Conduct training sessions as needed
- Ensure that proper case records, assessment reports, statistical records and all other data to each case is maintained and confidential.
- Maintain and inventory of all equipment and materials and record when they are lent out
- Work closely with Anderson Services, SLFNA and other service providers as we transition cases to PAHS;
- Work under the policies of the Pikangikum Education Authority.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Medical Rehabilitation or its equivalent from a recognized program in Physiotherapy
- Experience working with children with complex physical, cognitive, mental, behavioral, or social issues
- A licensed member of the College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba or Ontario.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills as well as strong team and independent working skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication and well-developed interpersonal skills;
- Strong technical/computer skills;
* The PEA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on qualifications and experience. Please note once again that the salary for this part time position is prorated based on the size of the employment position!
Also required:
At time of hire a Criminal and Vulnerable Sector Check will be Required
And a valid class 5 driver’s licence
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $75,000.00-$115,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-09-01
