Job Description

Your Opportunity:Lethbridge is a thriving hub for adventure, agriculture, heritage, history, cuisine, and 200 km of walking/biking trails. Just a short drive away are rugged Badlands and majestic Rocky Mountains. Lethbridge is a day trip away from 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is home to so many amazing local attractions. The Physiotherapist we are looking for will be working in the acute care units in the Chinook Regional Hospital. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and consultation for clients within various programs. You must have the ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective client care and appropriate discharge planning as this is an essential part of this role. The Physiotherapy team supports a variety of clinical areas including medicine, neurology, surgery, orthopedics, joint arthroplasty and critical care (ICU). The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events as well as supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives.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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: CRH Rehabilitation Dept.
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 30-DEC-2024
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 13-JAN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
• 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:The successful applicant should have experience working in acute care setting as part of an allied health team. Strong communication and documentation skills are required. The successful applicant will be required to participate in online and in person training for ConnectCare. Preferred Qualifications:AADL authorizer status as well as knowledge and experience in rehabilitative services and transition support is an asset. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with ConnectCare, Netcare, Microsoft applications is preferred.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.Healthy Albertans. Healthy
Communities. Together.We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it's about putting patients' and families' experiences, priorities and trust first.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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