Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team of rehab professionals. This is a rotational position with the present rotation in community and outpatients.

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 your professional community; participate in peer mentoring; and supervise students. You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides, and Provisional Physiotherapists.

Recovery Alberta:

Classification: Physiotherapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Rehab
Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 06-FEB-2025
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 16-FEB-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $38.90
Maximum Salary: $51.80
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:

Member in good standing with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta with no practice restrictions. Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). First Aid prior to the first day of work. Alberta driver's license and automobile in good working condition.

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding and working knowledge of Connect Care would be an asset. Physically able to do all job demands. Understanding of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint would be an asset.