Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
Are you looking for an exceptional opportunity to utilize and broaden your scope of Physical Therapy skills? The Physical Therapy team in Medicine Hat consists of a great ratio of therapists and therapy assistants with a wide range of work experiences to support and mentor new staff. This department has opportunities to work across various streams of care from acute care to outpatients and community. The beautiful community of Medicine Hat is located in the sunny southeast corner of Alberta - only a few hours from both Calgary and Lethbridge but also only a few hours north of the USA. This small urban community appeals to all interests as it offers arts and culture, sports and music entertainment, shopping and endless outdoor activities to enjoy in the summer and winter months. If you are interested in working with a vibrant and innovative team, this may be the job for you!
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: South Zone East - Physiotherapy
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-FEB-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 06-FEB-2025
- Temporary End Date: 17-OCT-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.90
- Maximum Salary: $51.80
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
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 Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Active Alberta driver's license with a vehicle in good working order. First aid training certificate prior to first day of active work.
Preferred Qualifications:Connect Care charting experience would be an asset.
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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