06 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Strathmore
06 Oct
Alberta Health Services
Strathmore
Come join the dynamic Calgary Rural Rehabilitation team! This temporary Full-time (20 months) opportunity will be based out of Strathmore District Health Services and supports Physiotherapy services for Home Care, Outpatient, and Acute Care services in Strathmore and surrounding areas (Wheatland county). The rehab team in Strathmore consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Language Pathologist, Respiratory Therapist, Therapy Assistants, and admin support.The hospital houses 27 Acute Care beds, an Emergency Care department, and a variety of outpatient clinics.
Reporting to the Rural Allied Health Manager (Adults) the Physiotherapist will work with our existing rehabilitation team to provide integrated rehabilitation services across the continuum of health services.In addition to performing your clinical roles you will be expected to foster effective relationships within the site and across our rehabilitation teams, and at times participate in quality improvement and program development initiatives within the Rural Calgary zone.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; You may provide clinical supervision to Therapy Assistants, Therapy Aides and Provisional Physiotherapists.
Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Classification: Physiotherapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Advantages Temporary End Date: 28-APR-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited university program. Current registration with the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Basic Cardiac Life
Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required (or to be obtained within 2 months from start date).At least 1 year experience (minimum 0.5 FTE) working in an Acute Care or home care environment.Excellent computer, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.Proven ability to provide exceptional clinical care within a continually changing healthcare environment.Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with a senior population preferred.Previous experience assessing environmental safety and equipment (e.g. grab bars). A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.
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📌 Physiotherapist, Temporary Full-time (Strathmore)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Strathmore