Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Within Cancer Care Alberta (CCA), Supportive Care services are provided by a team of rehabilitation and psychosocial health care professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing expert care from the time of cancer diagnosis through treatment and beyond. CCA teams are leaders in cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship and palliative care. The Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) team\'s occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech language pathologists collaborate closely with each other and with other health care professionals to develop and offer services and patient education materials. The team is working on building capacity locally and provincially to ensure timely and effective patient care. The RO team at the Jack Ady Cancer Centre is looking for a dynamic, flexible and self-directed team player to join our team in a temporary, part-time role. Under general supervision of the manager, this part-time PT position is responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients referred to the program as well as development, implementation, and evaluation of individual treatment programs according to best practice standards. Care is provided in various formats: 1:1, groups, in-person and via virtual care (phone, Zoom, Telehealth). As able, the PT also participates in the development of patient educational material, rounds and working groups, case consultation, mentorship of students and staff, triage, referrals management and quality improvement/ research initiatives. This position is physically demanding and requires repetitive lifting/ transferring of patients and equipment. Applicants for this part-time position should have the availability to work Monday-Friday. The caseload and days of work for all positions within Rehabilitation Oncology South may change based on operational considerations.

Description:

As the Physiotherapist I (PT), you will provide therapeutic interventions to enable clients to achieve optimum physical function and independence in development, disease, disability, chronic conditions, illness and functional decline. You will provide intervention (i.e. prevention, triage, screening, assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, treatment, management, education, consultation, fostering resourcefulness, case management, referral and transition support to individuals, groups, populations and communities. You will include clients and families as integral members of the health care team, encouraging their active participation in all aspects of care. The PT collaborates with patient(s) and families in determining, implementing and evaluating appropriate rehabilitation strategies. You will participate in a variety of interprofessional teams to build awareness, enrich supports and engage in quality improvement; partnering with healthcare providers, patients, families and other stakeholders to advance services for their clients. You will contribute to quality improvement and their professional community; participates in peer mentoring; and supervises students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.

• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology, Supportive Care
• Primary Location: Jack Ady Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2023
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2023
• Temporary End Date: 05-DEC-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 8
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.90
• Maximum Salary: $51.80
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. Additional Required Qualifications:

Active Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS Certification by first day of work. Minimum 3 years of working experience in an inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation area. Experience providing physiotherapy care in an interdisciplinary team. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated effective time management and organization skills. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and electronic medical record documentation (e.g., ARIA, SCM, Epic/ Connect Care). Experience working with Therapy Assistants. Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of oncology experience (e.g. pain and symptom management, head and neck cancer care, breast cancer care, CNS cancer care). Full or partial certification in lymphedema management (e.g. Vodder, Klose, Norton). Experience providing virtual care in the last 12 months. AADL authorizer for garments and/ or mobility aids. Experience facilitating groups.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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