Physiotherapist I

Lethbridge is a thriving hub for adventure, agriculture, heritage, history, cuisine, and 200 km of walking/biking trails. Just a short drive away are rugged Badlands and majestic Rocky Mountains. Lethbridge is a day trip away from 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is home to so many amazing local attractions. The Physiotherapist we are looking for will be working in the acute care units in the Chinook Regional Hospital. You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessment, treatment and consultation for clients within various programs. You must have the ability to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide effective client care and appropriate discharge planning as this is an essential part of this role. The Physiotherapy team supports a variety of clinical areas including medicine, neurology, surgery, orthopedics, joint arthroplasty and critical care (ICU). The Rehabilitation Services Department provides excellent learning opportunities through professional practice lead events as well as supporting ongoing professional growth and quality improvement initiatives.

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.

The successful applicant should have a minimum of 1-2 years experience working in an acute care setting as part of an allied health team. Strong communication and documentation skills are required. The successful applicant will be required to participate in online and in person training for ConnectCare.

AADL authorizer status as well as knowledge and experience in rehabilitative services and transition support is an asset. Basic computer skills, and familiarity with ConnectCare, Netcare, Microsoft applications is preferred.