Department Information

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.

Job Information

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Rehabilitation Services team in Yellowknife. This is an exciting opportunity to practice a broad scope of physiotherapy, work with diverse populations, and experience the unique lifestyle and culture of Canada's North.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with a wide range of physical conditions.
Develop and implement individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans.
Promote mobility, independence, and improved quality of life through evidence-based physiotherapy interventions.
Prescribe and recommend mobility aids and assistive equipment.
Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers through health promotion and injury prevention initiatives.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Provide consultation and professional guidance to healthcare colleagues and community partners.
Support quality improvement, program development, and professional education activities.
Deliver services through in-person care, telehealth, and outreach clinics.
Travel to communities across the Northwest Territories to expand access to rehabilitation services and build local healthcare capacity.

Key Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Physiotherapy

Additional Requirements:

Eligible for provisional licensure in a Canadian province
Ability to obtain full licensure within six months of hire

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Health Recruitment

Department of Finance

Government of the Northwest Territories

YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR

BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9

Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106

Fax (867) 873-0445

hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca

Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

Government of the Northwest Territories

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