Physiotherapist I

This temporary part-time Therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) position will provide rehabilitation assessment and treatment utilizing hand therapy practices for hand injuries and post-surgical patients in the busy, multidisciplinary hand therapy department at Chinook Regional Hospital.

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.

Certified hand therapist designation preferred (PT/OT) along with demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based post-surgical hand therapy protocols and experience working with clients with upper extremity MSK injuries/conditions. Experience in the fabrication of upper extremity splints is a definite asset.