Physiotherapist I

Want to work in the largest freestanding comprehensive tertiary rehabilitation hospital in Canada? Want to work with an employer who is ranked as one of the best diversity employers in Canada, and in the top 80 employers in Alberta? The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital meets all of those needs and more. We serve specialty Pediatric, Adult and Older Adult clients in both in and outpatient settings. Learn and use the latest in technology as part of your everyday work life. The Glenrose offers the combination of great teams, and many flexible learning opportunities to advance your career. We are looking for passionate Physical Therapists to join our team. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment of outpatient/inpatient/clinic patients with physiotherapy needs in a wide range of clinical areas, all within the support of an interdisciplinary team. You will have opportunity to participate in quality initiatives, supervise students, Therapy Assistants and provide education and management of client as well as program planning and evaluation. Opportunity for professional growth / exposure to our clinically diverse teams and assignments may be subject to change based on operational needs. This assignment is currently within assigned to the spinal cord/neurology inpatient team; wheelchair seating assessment, evaluation and prescription are part of the duties.

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.

Ability to critically analyze complex problems and collaborate with stakeholders is essential. Effective teaching skills, computer skills, written and verbal communication skills are required. The successful incumbent will be capable of performing lifts, transfers, repositioning, and other physically demanding activities associated with this role.

Knowledge of wheelchair prescription and seating is a strong asset. Experience working in the rehabilitation of adults with spinal cord injuries or general neurology conditions within a multidisciplinary team/program is preferred. Experience using Connect Care/EMR is preferred.