Physiotherapist I

Your Opportunity:

This rural generalist Physiotherapist I position provides physiotherapy services to clients on the acute care transition unit located in Continuing Care at the Cold Lake Healthcare Centre as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

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: Transition Unit /Allied Health Primary Location: Cold Lake Hlthcare/Mental Hlth Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2024 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 09-DEC-2024 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 5 Shift Pattern: Days 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:

Certification in Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider from the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year experience in a rural generalist position. One year experience in ambulatory acute care. AADL authorizer status for mobility aids.

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