Acute Neurology Physiotherapist at FMC

1 day ago

Calgary, AB, Canada Alberta Health Services Full-time €59,000 - €78,000 Contract
Advance your career at Foothills Medical Centre as a Physiotherapist I specializing in Acute Neurology. Engage in direct patient care, focusing on therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation. In this full-time role, you will work in a high-demand environment delivering care to clients undergoing treatment for neurological conditions. Apply your expertise in assessing and implementing rehabilitation strategies, working closely with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to ensure optimal recovery outcomes. Your responsibilities will encompass therapy provision, collaborative healthcare team engagement, and quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
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¢ Provide comprehensive physical therapy interventions to patients â€
¢ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care â€
¢ Manage patient assessments, goal setting, and treatment plans â€
¢ Encourage patient and family engagement in therapy processes â€
¢ Supervise Therapy Assistants and students during clinical practice

Requirements:
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¢ Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited program â€
¢ Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta â€
¢ Minimum 6 months experience with adult neurology in acute care â€
¢ Valid BLS for Health Care Providers Level C CPR certification â€
¢ Ability to perform repetitive lifting of patients and equipment Utilize your physiotherapy skills at Foothills Medical Centre, providing vital support in neurology patient care.