The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Our Vision
We will be recognized as a trusted health-care partner, providing sustainable, accessible, integrated, evidence-based care to improve health status and outcomes in all of our communities and achieve health equity across the region.
Our Mission
We work in partnership with all stakeholders, contributing to the health and well-being of our communities, by providing timely access to reliable care in a culturally safe manner that respects diversity.
Our Values
Always with compassion, Success in collaboration, Accountability in everything we do, Acting with integrity, Respectful of each other
Collaboration | Accessibility | Respect | Excellence | Innovation | Quality Customer Service
Physiotherapist
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Facility / Site:
Selkirk Regional Health Centre
Posting Type:
Mat-Pat LOA (Subject to a minimum notice of 2 weeks or 1 pay period, whichever is longer)
Hours of Work:
Days Weekends
Term Dates:
11/22/2025 - 05/20/2027
Union Group:
MGEU Technical Professional
Wage / Salary:
As per applicable collective agreement
Position Summary: Under the direction of the program manager, the Physiotherapist is responsible for the coordination and provision of physiotherapy services to clients in facilities and communities within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority (“IERHA”). In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and external agencies/ services the physiotherapist is primarily involved in the assessment, intervention, planning and implementing a program for the client, discharge planning and follow up of referred clients. In addition, the Physiotherapist is involved in education of clients, family, other health care staff and auxiliary staff with regard to physiotherapy treatment, the management of the client’s health problems, and preventative techniques. The primary goals are the promotion of health and the preservation or restoration of function needed by individuals of all age groups and with varying health problems to maintain or increase independence within their home or community. The Physiotherapists’ practice will be based upon a client centered approach that emphasizes the involvement of clients in defining what optimal health and functioning means to them. The position of Physiotherapist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.
Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate of Medical Rehabilitation or Masters Degree in Science Rehabilitation required or equivalent education from an approved University program.
- Current registration and a member in good standing with the College of Physical Therapists of Manitoba required.
- Eligible to practice and maintain licensure in Manitoba.
- Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association preferred.
- Knowledge of computer systems and current and related software applications.
- Knowledge of Indigenous historical experience and cultural safety an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to participate in a program of rehabilitation medicine involving institutional and community therapy services.
- Skilled ability in the assessment, identification, and treatment of clients of varying ages and with diverse diagnoses.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and to work in a multi-disciplinary team based working environment.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently in a self-directed manner and as a team member in a variety of environments.
- Mental and physical health to meet the demands of the job required.
- Province of Manitoba Class V driver’s license and access to a vehicle to provide service within the IERHA required
- Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
Satisfactory employment record.
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Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).
The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.
