Physiotherapist I

This position is based out of the Camrose Professional Centre serving children 0-18 years old. You would be part of an inter-disciplinary team providing services to children and their families in the clinic, community, home and virtually. There is also opportunity to be part of several specialty clinics including the seating clinic, school age neuro developmental clinic, and the FASD clinic. Camrose has a thriving downtown with cafes, shops, etc. but, it also has big box stores being a focal point for several communities. It has numerous recreational opportunities including a pool, indoor running track and cross country ski trails, just to include a few. There is also a very active art and theatre community.

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.

As Required.

Experience working with pediatrics.