Physiotherapist I - Emergency Department

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Your Opportunity:The successful candidate will gain experience in the assessment, treatment, education and management of patients across a variety of practice areas, with a particular focus on the Emergency department. This unique position supporting the Emergency Department will allow the Physiotherapist I to provide quality responsive primary contact physiotherapy integral to optimizing patient flow through the department.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.Classification:Physiotherapist IUnion:HSAA Facility PROF/TECHUnit and Program:Emergency DepartmentPrimary Location:Red Deer Regional HospitalLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 0.70Posting End Date:23-FEB-2023Employee Class:Regular Part TimeDate Available:05-MAR-2023Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:2Shifts per cycle:7Shift Pattern:Days, EveningsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $38.14Maximum Salary: $50.78Vehicle Requirement:Not ApplicableRequired Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.Additional Required Qualifications:As required.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 2 years’ experience as a physiotherapist working in Acute Care inpatients is an asset. Previous experience working in an emergency department is an asset. Relevant clinical experience with Musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, concussion, and vestibular training may be considered.