Physiotherapist I

at  Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity:
Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) provides expert supportive care services to individuals affected by cancer, aiming to enhance their quality of life from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. Our teams lead the way in cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. We are currently seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist (PT) to join our outpatient Rehabilitation Oncology (RO) team at the new Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. This dynamic and self-directed role requires a team player who is passionate about supporting oncology patients and an evidence-informed approach to practice. Key Responsibilities: Assessment & Treatment: Conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and deliver care based on best practices. Provide 1:1 care, group therapy, and virtual care (phone, Zoom, Telehealth). Collaboration: Work closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists, physiatrists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, effective care. Participate in working groups, rounds and case consultations. Patient Education: Develop and deliver educational materials to help patients manage their cancer-related symptoms and functional limitations. Mentorship: Support staff and student development. Quality Improvement & Research: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research projects. Professional Development: Grow your cancer-specific knowledge and clinical skills through conferences, in-services and discipline-specific meetings. Applicants for this part-time position must be available during daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with no weekend shifts required. Please note that the caseload and work schedule for all positions within Rehabilitation Oncology South may vary based on operational needs.
Description:

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.

• Recovery Alberta: N
• Classification: Physiotherapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Rehabilitation Oncology, Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

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