Physiotherapist
This is a until -filled competition. Candidates are encouraged not to delay submitting their application as this posting can close at any time after 10 business days with 24-hour posted notice. Resumes will be screened at regular intervals until the position is filled or the competition closes, whichever is earliest.
This is for one (1) Permanent Part-Time at the Thompson Centre, working 37.5 hours bi-weekly. Also, to be used to fill anticipatory full-time/part time permanent, term positions that may become available.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who We Are
Yukon's Department of Health and Social Services aims to promote, protect, and enhance the well-being of Yukon people through a continuum of quality, accessible, and appropriate health and social services.
Continuing Care's philosophy is "Every action and decision performed by this position is founded on respect for the residents/clients, for the promotion of their dignity, individual freedom, choice and lifestyle, and meaningful quality living."
Our team
Long-Term Care (LTC) provides resident centered care to individuals who requires assistance/care in various level in their daily living activities that creates a feeling of home belonging for all who live in Yukon Continuing care homes though responsiveness to the uniqueness of each resident. The services vary from intermediate to end of life care (Hospice) where the focus is on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life.
Check out the facility: Thomson Centre
Your Role
We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for clients who require therapy services in the Long-Term Care. The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing professional physiotherapy services including: resident assessment, treatment/interventions, development of comprehensive care plans for individuals of all ages with a broad range of physical and psycho-social disabilities to enhance, maintain or restore each client's ability to function at an optimal level in all chosen roles. The physiotherapist will work to build positive working relationships with key stakeholders based on mutual trust and respect and work collaboratively with other health care professionals and community partners.
For more information about the position, please contact Sidney Jones, Therapeutic Services Supervisor, Copper Ridge Place and Thompson Centre, at (867)-393-7515 or Sidney.Jones@yukon.ca.
For more information about this position, please contact Tiara Teresa, Human Resources at (867) 332-7412 or email at Tiara.Teresa@yukon.ca.
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Master's degree in Physical Therapy
- Experience as a Physiotherapist, providing assessment and treatment preferably in a community environment is an asset
- Experience working in rural communities is an asset
It may be helpful for you to review "Prepare your resume and cover letter".
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to develop, implement and evaluate individual and group programs
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict management and communication skills
- Ability to supervise and provide leadership for support staff
- Ability to work both independently and with an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage a diverse caseload
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment, with an emphasis on Yukon First Nation's culture
It may be helpful for you to review "The job interview process".
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
- TB screening
- WHMIS 2015
- CPR Level C (within last 18 months)
- Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security Clearance
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence
- Licensed to work in Yukon as a Physiotherapist.
Job requirements
- Exposure to animals in the Pet Therapy program
- Second hand smoke
- Exposure to latex products
- Travel within the territory during adverse weather conditions may be required
- Travel to and from the communities may be apart of this role.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.