Physiotherapist I

This your opportunity to work in all streams of care; Acute Care, LTC, Community and outpatients. This position will be support via a hub and spoke model for any new graduate or those who will be working with a restricted licence with the college of Physiotherapist of Alberta. Mentorship will be provided for new graduates.

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.

Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.

Experience with Connect Care. First aid training. Fully licensed with the college of PT of Alberta with no practice restations. Membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Able to work in a Transdisciplinary model of care.

As Required.