Physiotherapist I
Your Opportunity:
AHS is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well and independent in their homes and communities. For more information https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cc/Page15339.aspx . We are looking for a Physiotherapist to join our Adult Day Program team to provide professional Rehabilitation support services in Adult Day program Setting which focuses on health promotion, well-being, independence and maintaining functional abilities. This position works within a collaborative multidisciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals from the nursing and allied health professions. Using strong clinical and interpersonal skills, you will implement physiotherapy services in accordance with regulatory and AHS practice standards, using best practice and a client-centered approach, engaging the client, family/caregivers, physicians, broader health care team and other internal program or external agencies as indicated. Physiotherapy services may encompass any combination of direct therapeutic interventions, appropriate education, and/or connection to needed resources. Through the development and/or contribution to the Care Plan, in collaboration with the client & other healthcare providers, you will ensure services are provided & modified, based on the client’s response to the intervention.
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.
- Acute Care Alberta:
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Physiotherapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Specialty Programs- ADP
- Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 09-APR-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 19-APR-2025
- Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 24
- 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
Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Additional Required Qualifications:6 Months experience as a Physiotherapist Experience with geriatric population Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment. Communication and assessment skills. Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS HCP). The successful candidate must be able to work in group and individual settings, as well as be able to lift and carry medical bags or equipment, which weigh approximately 25lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Continuing Care. Experience with Connect Care. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. 2 years experience as a physiotherapist AADL Authorizer
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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