Job Description

Your Opportunity:

Southern Alberta has plenty to offer and will provide you with great memories, all within and surrounding the spectacular sunniest city in Canada....Medicine Hat! \xe2\x80\x9cThe Hat" is nestled by the beautiful coulees and winding river. You will have the chance to explore the Cypress Hills, Red Rock Coulee, Dinosaur Provincial Park, Waterton & Rocky Mountains. Southeast Alberta offers beautiful scenery, relaxing spaces, and days full of adventure given extensive hiking, walking and mountain biking trails. We boast Alberta\'s longest golfing season. Medicine Hat is home to several world-class entertainment venues which bring in acts from around the world utilizing the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Center, Medalta Historic Clay District, Co-op Place and opportunities to get active at Marble-Go Center. A few sporting events include Medicine Hat Tigers Hockey, Mavericks Baseball, Gas City Roller Derby, Medicine Hat College Rattlers, Inland Skateboarding, recreational pickleball, volleyball and much more. Medicine Hat continues to cultivate an amazing food scene. Whether you\'re looking for a classic diner, something quick to go with your morning coffee, or a top-notch meal to help mark a special occasion, this wonderful city has you covered! Also, we have a provincial PT director who supports PT practice at Alberta Health Services along with an experienced PT colleague with whom to collaborate and access for mentorship. There is training for all Pediatric PTs available at AHS as well. Call Tricia Miller anytime for more information about our multidisciplinary team at 403 528 8141. We can discuss a flexible start date, such as spring, summer or fall 2023. We look forward to talking to you! This position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive between $5,000 - $25,000 with either a 1, 2 or 3 year Return-for-Service Agreement. For more information, visit rcif-alberta.ca

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: Children\'s Allied Health Team
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 07-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 17-JUN-2023
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 1
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $38.14
• Maximum Salary: $50.78
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver\'s License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Excellent communication skills along with proven and consistent excellence in interpersonal relations is required in this child and family service. Keen interest and desire to work with children and families is required. Preferred Qualifications:

New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply on this opportunity as we have experienced pediatric PTs on the team to support your practice via mentorship.

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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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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