Great People Leading the Way to Better Living
Physiotherapist
Meaningful Benefits
- Approximate annual salary (determined by professional experience): $70,641.27- $91,433.27
- If you have twenty-five (25) or more years of experience, p-lease inquire about our 25 year rate
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
- RRSP program (with employer matching)
- Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Direct working relationship with the management team (positions are not part of a negotiated labor agreement)
- A standard Monday to Friday 8-hour schedule (inclusive of paid breaks).
- Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
- Supporting ongoing professional development and access to continuing education
- Paid annual registration with provincial licensing body
- Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
About The Opportunity
- Supervises, trains and evaluates the physiotherapy/occupational therapy assistant as necessary including work assignments, disciplinary procedures, and performance evaluation;
- Assesses clients with physiotherapy related concerns such as decreased mobility, transfer concerns, range of motion, strength, balance, pain control;
- Develops individualized treatment plans based on clinical records, observation, or referral; confers with interdisciplinary staff in regard to an overall treatment plan for clients;
- Provides treatment services for clients using physiotherapy techniques or modalities, such as hydrocollator, wax bath, TENs, etc.;
- Evaluates the progress of clients in relation to physiotherapy treatment provided through use of tests and observation; confers with nursing staff and physicians in regard to effectiveness of treatment;
- Instructs clients in the care and use of wheel chairs, braces, canes, and prosthetic devices;
- Maintains an inventory of physiotherapy equipment and supplies;
- Prepares progress reports, funding requests, and statistical reports relating to physiotherapy treatment program and client needs and maintains treatment records as required;
- Trains staff on back care, lifts and transfers and other relevant topics;
- Ensures client safety by following and applying all standard operational procedures, safe work practices and training provided;
About You
- Master of Science in Physiotherapy;
- Current registration with the provincial College of Physiotherapists;
- Minimum of two years clinical experience; previous experience in rehabilitation and geriatrics preferred;
- Previous supervisory experience
- Previous experience working in long-term care
- Willingness to travel within the region; travel costs compensated per kilometer
- A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.
About Us
If you're ready to join the Shannex team of Great People , apply today! Great People is a core value at Shannex based on the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of the organization. Shannex believes equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging is about creating a culture that embraces the uniqueness of individuals, where every person is treated fairly and where racism and discrimination are not tolerated. At Shannex, every team member belongs.
