Physiotherapist I

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Your Opportunity:

The Physiotherapist I (PT) in the Emergency Department works as an integral part of a complex interdisciplinary team. The Physiotherapist I will work within established protocols for Allied Health in the Emergency Department. The Physiotherapist actively engages and consults with Emergency Physicians, communicates the physiotherapy diagnosis, and makes recommendations for recommended treatment interventions as appropriate. The Physiotherapist establishes and maintains effective communication with nurses, and other Allied Health clinicians working in the Emergency to support patient and family centered care. This position will have a rotation of two weeks days and two weeks of afternoon into the evening. 2 weekend a month are part of the schedule.

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:Allied HealthPrimary Location:Red Deer Regional HospitalLocation Details:As Per LocationMulti-Site:Not ApplicableFTE: 1.00Posting End Date:14-NOV-2023Employee Class:Regular Full TimeDate Available:24-NOV-2023Hours per Shift:7.75Length of Shift in weeks:4Shifts per cycle:20Shift Pattern:Days, Evenings, WeekendsDays Off:As Per RotationMinimum Salary: $38.90Maximum Salary: $51.80Vehicle Requirement:Not Applicable

Required 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:

As Required.