Physiotherapist

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.  Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

You will work with a team of Physiotherapists who all independently manage caseloads and provide diagnostic, intervention, treatment, referral services, health promotion and injury prevention education to in-patients, out-patients, home care and community patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.  Patients of the Physiotherapy Unit are referred by physicians, nurse practitioners, community nurses and self-referrals. As the physiotherapist, you will perform clinical assessments and provide ongoing direct and indirect care, i.e., treatment, education and referrals, based on a best practice approach. You will design and implement client-centered programs, provide instruction and educational material on health and injury prevention, and deliver workshops on topics related to physiotherapy. Unlike Physiotherapists in southern institutions, you must have knowledge in all areas of physiotherapy as opposed to a specialization in one area. You will evaluate the patients needs by assessing physical function, diagnosing the condition and prescribing, developing, implementing, and monitoring a treatment plan designed to meet the specific needs of the patient.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
This level of knowledge is typically acquired through the successful completion of a Masters Degree in Physiotherapy.

Additional Requirements:
Physiotherapists must either have a current practice license in good standing with one of the Canadian provincial licensing bodies or a provisional professional licensure in any Canadian province and full licensure within six months of hire. In most cases, this will include graduating from a Canadian or other recognized Physiotherapy Program and successful completion of the national Physiotherapy Competency Exam within a reasonable time frame.  New grads are welcomed and encouraged to apply.