Physiotherapist needed at Government of Yukon Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada – Apply now

This is for one (1) Auxiliary On call position and one (1) Temporary Assignment.

Also, to be used for Anticipatory full-time and part time temporary and permanent positions that may become available.

Your Role

We are looking for a dynamic individual to provide clinical care services for clients who require therapy services in the regional communities. The Physiotherapist is responsible for providing professional physiotherapy services including: client 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.

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.”

For more information about this AOC position, please contact Virginia Wolfe, Supervisor of Home Care Regional Services, Community Care, at (867 )332-2206 or Virginia.wolfe@yukon.ca .

For more information about this term position, please contact Julia Wilson, Therapies Supervisor Copper Ridge Place and Thompson Centre, at (867)393-7515 or Julia.Wilson@yukon.ca

For more information about this position, please contact Erica Couch, at (867) 332-9213 or email at Erica.couch@yukon.ca

• Please do not email resumes to either of these addresses; resumes may only be accepted through our E-Recruitment system. Link to create your account to apply: E-Recruitment

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.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy
• Experience as a Physiotherapist, providing assessment and treatment preferably in a community an environment is an asset
• Experience working in rural communities an asset

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

• 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

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment: 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. Travel to and from the communities may be apart of this role.

Eligibility List

12 months