Your Opportunity:
Operating out of seven community sites across the city of Calgary and surrounding areas of Cochrane, Airdrie, and Chestermere, the Pediatric Community Rehabilitation Program provides services to children and youth that align with provincial health priorities. If you are dynamic physiotherapist who loves to work with children, this position might be just what you are looking for! As one of our Physiotherapists, you will provide assessment and intervention services to children working both independently and as part of an inter-professional team. Our team members work collaboratively to provide services grounded in best practice and work closely with families in a family centered care model. The scope of practice in this community program ranges from basic to advanced in a variety of intervention areas. As a new team member, you will be highly supported by our Clinical Practice Leader, and you will find opportunities to grow your skills and make your mark as you contribute to a healthy Alberta. This is a community-based program and travel between sites is required. Our therapists are involved in a variety of programs and evening work may be required.
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.
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