Physiotherapist I

The Neuro Rehabilitation programs, including the Early Supported Discharge team and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinics, support a population ranging from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other neurological injury/disorder. Reporting to the Unit manager, the Physiotherapist works within an inter-professional team to assess and provide treatment to achieve rehabilitation goals from their specific therapy area. As appropriate, they will also incorporate a transdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation goals relating to other therapy professions. The focus of intervention is heavily function-based at the activity and participation levels, while also treating the underlying impairments. As such, this position offers the opportunity to be very flexible, adaptive, and innovative in a patient and family centered approach to rehabilitation. The Early Supported Discharge Team is connected to many other stakeholders including allied health and nursing staff, coordinators, and physicians along the continuum of care. The incumbent will be under the general supervision of the Clinical Leader and may be required to take on acting Clinical Leader (CL) responsibilities when the CL is absent. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application.

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.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) required. Licensed by the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta. Experience working with clients/families requiring neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Experience in providing delegation / assignment and supervision to support personnel who are carrying out those assigned tasks and / or service components. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated excellent organizational and time management skills. Intermediate computer skills including the use of Microsoft Office and Connect Care. Proven initiative, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to function effectively within a patient and family centered team of health care professionals and support staff. Ability to perform all duties in accordance with related legislation. Physically able to perform all assigned tasks: Lifting and transferring patients as required. Pushing and pulling items of approximately 50 kgs. Reaching horizontally or above the head. Walking, standing and/or sitting for extended periods. Computer work. BCLS-HCP certification is a job requirement.

Minimum 3 years of experience in neuro rehabilitation within the last 5 years. Demonstrated continuing education in neuro rehabilitation. Recent experience in a community setting. Experience completing autonomous community outings.