Job Description

Your Opportunity:

The Physiotherapist I will ensure the provision of direct client care including assessment and treatment, and indirect client care to support clients with diverse conditions. Provides education and management of client, as well as program planning and evaluation. Responsibilities include participation in activities and initiatives aimed at promoting, maintaining and improving quality and safety for patients, families and caregivers. Supervision of the clinical practice of students/interns/assistants will be required. This assignment will be with the inpatient orthopedic program. The program area may be subject to change based on operational requirements.

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: Physiotherapy
• Primary Location: Glenrose Rehabilitation Hsp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.78
• Posting End Date: 26-AUG-2022
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-SEP-2022
• Temporary End Date: 15-SEP-2023
• Hours per Shift: 6, 6.22
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.67
• Maximum Salary: $50.15
• 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: Effective teaching skills, written and verbal communication skills, and computer skills are required. Experience with EMR/Connect Care required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Membership with CPA is recommended. Orthopedic/MSK/Burns experience preferred. Experience working in the rehabilitation of adult clients within a multidisciplinary team/program is preferred.